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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.47, 6,097.95 and 1,984.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.47, 6,097.95 and 1,984.47 is: 2,978.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.47 : 6,097.95 = 1,984.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.47/6,097.95 = 1,984.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.47x = 6,097.95 × 1,984.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.47x = 12,101,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101,198.84/4,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.05

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