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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.28, 6,064.71 and 2,655.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.28, 6,064.71 and 2,655.28 is: 3,984.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.28 : 6,064.71 = 2,655.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.28/6,064.71 = 2,655.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.28x = 6,064.71 × 2,655.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.28x = 16,103,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,103,503.17/4,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.75

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