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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.73, 9,504.35 and 1,953.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.73, 9,504.35 and 1,953.81 is: 2,930.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.73 : 9,504.35 = 1,953.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.73/9,504.35 = 1,953.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.73x = 9,504.35 × 1,953.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.73x = 18,569,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569,641.67/6,336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.48

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