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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.68, 6,039.15 and 1,835.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.68, 6,039.15 and 1,835.22 is: 2,751.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.68 : 6,039.15 = 1,835.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.68/6,039.15 = 1,835.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.68x = 6,039.15 × 1,835.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.68x = 11,083,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,083,168.86/4,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.75

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