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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.82, 9,845.73 and 1,947.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.82, 9,845.73 and 1,947.18 is: 2,920.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.82 : 9,845.73 = 1,947.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.82/9,845.73 = 1,947.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.82x = 9,845.73 × 1,947.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.82x = 19,171,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171,408.54/6,563.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.77

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