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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.88, 9,495.72 and 1,947.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.88, 9,495.72 and 1,947.69 is: 2,921.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.88 : 9,495.72 = 1,947.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.88/9,495.72 = 1,947.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.88x = 9,495.72 × 1,947.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.88x = 18,494,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,494,718.89/6,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.81

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