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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.93, 6,225.31 and 1,955.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.93, 6,225.31 and 1,955.29 is: 2,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.93 : 6,225.31 = 1,955.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.93/6,225.31 = 1,955.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.93x = 6,225.31 × 1,955.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.93x = 12,172,286.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,172,286.39/4,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.42

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