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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.76, 9,497.04 and 1,949.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.76, 9,497.04 and 1,949.92 is: 2,923.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.76 : 9,497.04 = 1,949.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.76/9,497.04 = 1,949.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.76x = 9,497.04 × 1,949.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.76x = 18,518,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518,468.24/6,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.77

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