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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.33, 9,492.41 and 2,948.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.33, 9,492.41 and 2,948.41 is: 4,423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.33 : 9,492.41 = 2,948.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.33/9,492.41 = 2,948.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.33x = 9,492.41 × 2,948.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.33x = 27,987,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,987,516.57/6,327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.27

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