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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.92, 6,033.06 and 2,921.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.92, 6,033.06 and 2,921.04 is: 4,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.92 : 6,033.06 = 2,921.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.92/6,033.06 = 2,921.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.92x = 6,033.06 × 2,921.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.92x = 17,622,809.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622,809.58/4,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.69

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