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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.55, 6,069.62 and 1,124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.55, 6,069.62 and 1,124.88 is: 1,687.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.55 : 6,069.62 = 1,124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.55/6,069.62 = 1,124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.55x = 6,069.62 × 1,124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.55x = 6,827,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827,588.52/4,046.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.26

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