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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.84, 6,140.39 and 2,248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.84, 6,140.39 and 2,248.82 is: 3,370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.84 : 6,140.39 = 2,248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.84/6,140.39 = 2,248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.84x = 6,140.39 × 2,248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.84x = 13,808,631.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,808,631.84/4,096.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.56

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