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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.44, 9,510.40 and 1,958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.44, 9,510.40 and 1,958.32 is: 2,936.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.44 : 9,510.40 = 1,958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.44/9,510.40 = 1,958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.44x = 9,510.40 × 1,958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.44x = 18,624,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,624,406.53/6,343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.01

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