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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.31, 6,012.57 and 2,619.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.31, 6,012.57 and 2,619.27 is: 3,930.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.31 : 6,012.57 = 2,619.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.31/6,012.57 = 2,619.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.31x = 6,012.57 × 2,619.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.31x = 15,748,531.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,748,531.13/4,006.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.93

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