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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.08, 9,499.60 and 1,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.08, 9,499.60 and 1,949.44 is: 2,924.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.08 : 9,499.60 = 1,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.08/9,499.60 = 1,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.08x = 9,499.60 × 1,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.08x = 18,518,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518,900.22/6,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.62

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