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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.76, 6,093.68 and 2,582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.76, 6,093.68 and 2,582.16 is: 3,872.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.76 : 6,093.68 = 2,582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.76/6,093.68 = 2,582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.76x = 6,093.68 × 2,582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.76x = 15,734,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,734,863.20/4,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.00

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