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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.63, 6,068.82 and 1,413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.63, 6,068.82 and 1,413.61 is: 2,120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.63 : 6,068.82 = 1,413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.63/6,068.82 = 1,413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.63x = 6,068.82 × 1,413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.63x = 8,578,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578,914.30/4,045.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.54

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