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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.52, 6,047.76 and 2,645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.52, 6,047.76 and 2,645.24 is: 3,966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.52 : 6,047.76 = 2,645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.52/6,047.76 = 2,645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.52x = 6,047.76 × 2,645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.52x = 15,997,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,997,776.66/4,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.21

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