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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.70, 6,028.16 and 2,629.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.70, 6,028.16 and 2,629.71 is: 3,946.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.70 : 6,028.16 = 2,629.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.70/6,028.16 = 2,629.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.70x = 6,028.16 × 2,629.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.70x = 15,852,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,299.49/4,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.60

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