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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.64, 9,507.34 and 1,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.64, 9,507.34 and 1,955.44 is: 2,933.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.64 : 9,507.34 = 1,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.64/9,507.34 = 1,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.64x = 9,507.34 × 1,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.64x = 18,591,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,591,032.93/6,337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.43

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