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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.76, 9,585.42 and 2,928.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.76, 9,585.42 and 2,928.12 is: 4,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.76 : 9,585.42 = 2,928.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.76/9,585.42 = 2,928.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.76x = 9,585.42 × 2,928.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.76x = 28,067,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,067,260.01/6,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.48

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