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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.53, 6,216.89 and 1,954.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.53, 6,216.89 and 1,954.13 is: 2,929.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.53 : 6,216.89 = 1,954.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.53/6,216.89 = 1,954.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.53x = 6,216.89 × 1,954.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.53x = 12,148,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,148,570.40/4,146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.82

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