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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.76, 6,194.93 and 2,352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.76, 6,194.93 and 2,352.86 is: 3,527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.76 : 6,194.93 = 2,352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.76/6,194.93 = 2,352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.76x = 6,194.93 × 2,352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.76x = 14,575,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575,831.57/4,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.75

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