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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.68, 6,029.49 and 2,641.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.68, 6,029.49 and 2,641.72 is: 3,962.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.68 : 6,029.49 = 2,641.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.68/6,029.49 = 2,641.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.68x = 6,029.49 × 2,641.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.68x = 15,928,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928,224.32/4,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.56

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