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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.76, 9,482.34 and 1,939.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.76, 9,482.34 and 1,939.26 is: 2,908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.76 : 9,482.34 = 1,939.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.76/9,482.34 = 1,939.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.76x = 9,482.34 × 1,939.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.76x = 18,388,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388,722.67/6,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.80

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