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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133, 6,200.48 and 1,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133, 6,200.48 and 1,397 is: 2,095.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133 : 6,200.48 = 1,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133/6,200.48 = 1,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133x = 6,200.48 × 1,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133x = 8,662,070.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,070.56/4,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.83

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