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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.79, 9,504.41 and 1,954.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.79, 9,504.41 and 1,954.35 is: 2,931.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.79 : 9,504.41 = 1,954.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.79/9,504.41 = 1,954.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.79x = 9,504.41 × 1,954.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.79x = 18,574,933.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,933.91/6,335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.75

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