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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.22, 9,490.84 and 1,944.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.22, 9,490.84 and 1,944.65 is: 2,916.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.22 : 9,490.84 = 1,944.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.22/9,490.84 = 1,944.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.22x = 9,490.84 × 1,944.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.22x = 18,456,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,456,309.69/6,327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.97

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