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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.28, 6,069.89 and 1,412.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.28, 6,069.89 and 1,412.97 is: 2,119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.28 : 6,069.89 = 1,412.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.28/6,069.89 = 1,412.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.28x = 6,069.89 × 1,412.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.28x = 8,576,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,576,572.47/4,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.62

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