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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.22, 9,498.35 and 1,949.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.22, 9,498.35 and 1,949.65 is: 2,924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.22 : 9,498.35 = 1,949.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.22/9,498.35 = 1,949.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.22x = 9,498.35 × 1,949.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.22x = 18,518,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518,458.08/6,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.48

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