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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.56, 6,012.94 and 2,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.56, 6,012.94 and 2,619.52 is: 3,931.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.56 : 6,012.94 = 2,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.56/6,012.94 = 2,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.56x = 6,012.94 × 2,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.56x = 15,751,016.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,751,016.59/4,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.31

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