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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.27, 6,008.99 and 3,619.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.27, 6,008.99 and 3,619.71 is: 5,430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.27 : 6,008.99 = 3,619.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.27/6,008.99 = 3,619.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.27x = 6,008.99 × 3,619.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.27x = 21,750,801.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,750,801.19/4,005.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.55

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