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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,393.35, 9,586.77 and 2,927.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,393.35, 9,586.77 and 2,927.63 is: 4,389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,393.35 : 9,586.77 = 2,927.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,393.35/9,586.77 = 2,927.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,393.35x = 9,586.77 × 2,927.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,393.35x = 28,066,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,066,467.52/6,393.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.95

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