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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.63, 5,704.61 and 2,719.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.63, 5,704.61 and 2,719.48 is: 3,751.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.63 : 5,704.61 = 2,719.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.63/5,704.61 = 2,719.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.63x = 5,704.61 × 2,719.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.63x = 15,513,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,513,572.80/4,135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.20

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