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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,061.73, 6,093.45 and 1,288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,061.73, 6,093.45 and 1,288.04 is: 1,932.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,061.73 : 6,093.45 = 1,288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,061.73/6,093.45 = 1,288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,061.73x = 6,093.45 × 1,288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,061.73x = 7,848,576.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848,576.87/4,061.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.32

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