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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.60, 9,488.84 and 1,946.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.60, 9,488.84 and 1,946.12 is: 2,919.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.60 : 9,488.84 = 1,946.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.60/9,488.84 = 1,946.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.60x = 9,488.84 × 1,946.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.60x = 18,466,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,466,421.30/6,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.32

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