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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.97, 6,014.91 and 1,377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.97, 6,014.91 and 1,377.98 is: 2,066.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.97 : 6,014.91 = 1,377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.97/6,014.91 = 1,377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.97x = 6,014.91 × 1,377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.97x = 8,288,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,288,425.68/4,010.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.44

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