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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.62, 6,100.83 and 1,759.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.62, 6,100.83 and 1,759.86 is: 2,638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.62 : 6,100.83 = 1,759.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.62/6,100.83 = 1,759.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.62x = 6,100.83 × 1,759.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.62x = 10,736,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,736,606.68/4,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.23

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