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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.72, 6,139.92 and 2,245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.72, 6,139.92 and 2,245.74 is: 3,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.72 : 6,139.92 = 2,245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.72/6,139.92 = 2,245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.72x = 6,139.92 × 2,245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.72x = 13,788,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,788,663.94/4,093.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.25

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