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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.32, 6,051.48 and 1,112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.32, 6,051.48 and 1,112.84 is: 1,669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.32 : 6,051.48 = 1,112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.32/6,051.48 = 1,112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.32x = 6,051.48 × 1,112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.32x = 6,734,329.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,734,329.00/4,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.26

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