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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.78, 6,232.13 and 1,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.78, 6,232.13 and 1,034.82 is: 1,552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.78 : 6,232.13 = 1,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.78/6,232.13 = 1,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.78x = 6,232.13 × 1,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.78x = 6,449,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,127.59/4,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.22

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