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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.23, 9,565.87 and 1,934.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.23, 9,565.87 and 1,934.93 is: 2,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.23 : 9,565.87 = 1,934.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.23/9,565.87 = 1,934.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.23x = 9,565.87 × 1,934.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.23x = 18,509,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,509,304.44/6,377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.40

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