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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.84, 6,107.26 and 1,878.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.84, 6,107.26 and 1,878.73 is: 2,819.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.84 : 6,107.26 = 1,878.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.84/6,107.26 = 1,878.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.84x = 6,107.26 × 1,878.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.84x = 11,473,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,473,892.58/4,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.25

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