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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.99, 6,156.86 and 1,507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.99, 6,156.86 and 1,507.32 is: 2,260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.99 : 6,156.86 = 1,507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.99/6,156.86 = 1,507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.99x = 6,156.86 × 1,507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.99x = 9,280,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,280,350.68/4,104.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.75

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