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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,346.47, 9,520.61 and 1,964.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,346.47, 9,520.61 and 1,964.27 is: 2,946.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,346.47 : 9,520.61 = 1,964.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,346.47/9,520.61 = 1,964.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,346.47x = 9,520.61 × 1,964.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,346.47x = 18,701,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,701,048.60/6,346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.69

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