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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.79, 6,152.03 and 1,468.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.79, 6,152.03 and 1,468.81 is: 2,202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.79 : 6,152.03 = 1,468.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.79/6,152.03 = 1,468.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.79x = 6,152.03 × 1,468.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.79x = 9,036,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036,140.46/4,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.97

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