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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.80, 6,010.84 and 1,927.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.80, 6,010.84 and 1,927.86 is: 2,890.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.80 : 6,010.84 = 1,927.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.80/6,010.84 = 1,927.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.80x = 6,010.84 × 1,927.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.80x = 11,588,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,588,058.00/4,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.66

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