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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.71, 6,093.36 and 1,288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.71, 6,093.36 and 1,288.76 is: 1,932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.71 : 6,093.36 = 1,288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.71/6,093.36 = 1,288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.71x = 6,093.36 × 1,288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.71x = 7,852,848.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,852,848.17/4,062.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.91

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