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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.88, 6,016.23 and 1,669.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.88, 6,016.23 and 1,669.55 is: 2,506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.88 : 6,016.23 = 1,669.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.88/6,016.23 = 1,669.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.88x = 6,016.23 × 1,669.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.88x = 10,044,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,044,366.72/4,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.15

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