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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.92, 6,014.90 and 3,232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.92, 6,014.90 and 3,232.64 is: 4,840.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.92 : 6,014.90 = 3,232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.92/6,014.90 = 3,232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.92x = 6,014.90 × 3,232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.92x = 19,444,006.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,444,006.90/4,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.52

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