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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.94, 6,204.40 and 1,669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.94, 6,204.40 and 1,669.88 is: 2,503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.94 : 6,204.40 = 1,669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.94/6,204.40 = 1,669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.94x = 6,204.40 × 1,669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.94x = 10,360,603.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,360,603.47/4,137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.81

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