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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.76, 6,023.12 and 2,477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.76, 6,023.12 and 2,477.52 is: 3,712.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.76 : 6,023.12 = 2,477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.76/6,023.12 = 2,477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.76x = 6,023.12 × 2,477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.76x = 14,922,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,922,400.26/4,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.26

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