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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.97, 6,170.13 and 2,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.97, 6,170.13 and 2,264.96 is: 3,397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.97 : 6,170.13 = 2,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.97/6,170.13 = 2,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.97x = 6,170.13 × 2,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.97x = 13,975,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,975,066.79/4,112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.80

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