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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.97, 9,496.58 and 1,947.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.97, 9,496.58 and 1,947.47 is: 2,921.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.97 : 9,496.58 = 1,947.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.97/9,496.58 = 1,947.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.97x = 9,496.58 × 1,947.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.97x = 18,494,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,494,247.43/6,329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.70

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