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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.73, 6,220.19 and 1,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.73, 6,220.19 and 1,373.40 is: 2,060.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.73 : 6,220.19 = 1,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.73/6,220.19 = 1,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.73x = 6,220.19 × 1,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.73x = 8,542,808.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,542,808.95/4,146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.13

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