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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.61, 6,062.24 and 1,119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.61, 6,062.24 and 1,119.84 is: 1,679.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.61 : 6,062.24 = 1,119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.61/6,062.24 = 1,119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.61x = 6,062.24 × 1,119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.61x = 6,788,733.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,788,733.24/4,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.71

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