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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.76, 6,007.05 and 1,812.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.76, 6,007.05 and 1,812.90 is: 2,719.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.76 : 6,007.05 = 1,812.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.76/6,007.05 = 1,812.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.76x = 6,007.05 × 1,812.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.76x = 10,890,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,890,180.95/4,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.31

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