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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.73, 6,140.64 and 1,015.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.73, 6,140.64 and 1,015.73 is: 1,523.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.73 : 6,140.64 = 1,015.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.73/6,140.64 = 1,015.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.73x = 6,140.64 × 1,015.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.73x = 6,237,232.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,237,232.27/4,093.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.61

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