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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.25, 6,011.54 and 1,954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.25, 6,011.54 and 1,954.25 is: 2,932.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.25 : 6,011.54 = 1,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.25/6,011.54 = 1,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.25x = 6,011.54 × 1,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.25x = 11,748,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,748,052.05/4,006.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.43

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