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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.91, 6,012.78 and 1,410.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.91, 6,012.78 and 1,410.84 is: 2,116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.91 : 6,012.78 = 1,410.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.91/6,012.78 = 1,410.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.91x = 6,012.78 × 1,410.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.91x = 8,483,070.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483,070.54/4,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.58

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