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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.84, 6,228.98 and 1,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.84, 6,228.98 and 1,960.20 is: 2,941.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.84 : 6,228.98 = 1,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.84/6,228.98 = 1,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.84x = 6,228.98 × 1,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.84x = 12,210,046.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,210,046.60/4,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.58

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