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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.93, 9,567.45 and 1,995.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.93, 9,567.45 and 1,995.41 is: 2,993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.93 : 9,567.45 = 1,995.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.93/9,567.45 = 1,995.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.93x = 9,567.45 × 1,995.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.93x = 19,090,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,090,985.40/6,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.29

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