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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.92, 9,491.88 and 1,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.92, 9,491.88 and 1,947.08 is: 2,920.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.92 : 9,491.88 = 1,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.92/9,491.88 = 1,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.92x = 9,491.88 × 1,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.92x = 18,481,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,481,449.71/6,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.62

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