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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.90, 9,520.58 and 1,965.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.90, 9,520.58 and 1,965.33 is: 2,947.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.90 : 9,520.58 = 1,965.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.90/9,520.58 = 1,965.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.90x = 9,520.58 × 1,965.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.90x = 18,711,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,711,071.66/6,348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.14

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