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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.91, 9,503.91 and 1,953.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.91, 9,503.91 and 1,953.27 is: 2,929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.91 : 9,503.91 = 1,953.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.91/9,503.91 = 1,953.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.91x = 9,503.91 × 1,953.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.91x = 18,563,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,563,702.29/6,335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.92

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