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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.94, 6,075.48 and 1,970.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.94, 6,075.48 and 1,970.06 is: 2,955.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.94 : 6,075.48 = 1,970.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.94/6,075.48 = 1,970.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.94x = 6,075.48 × 1,970.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.94x = 11,969,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,969,060.13/4,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.37

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