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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.80, 6,170.10 and 2,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.80, 6,170.10 and 2,033.80 is: 3,051.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.80 : 6,170.10 = 2,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.80/6,170.10 = 2,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.80x = 6,170.10 × 2,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.80x = 12,548,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,548,749.38/4,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.15

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