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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.53, 6,011.30 and 3,706.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.53, 6,011.30 and 3,706.21 is: 5,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.53 : 6,011.30 = 3,706.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.53/6,011.30 = 3,706.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.53x = 6,011.30 × 3,706.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.53x = 22,279,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,279,140.17/4,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.32

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