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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,156.77, 6,204.74 and 3,664.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,156.77, 6,204.74 and 3,664.71 is: 5,470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,156.77 : 6,204.74 = 3,664.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,156.77/6,204.74 = 3,664.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,156.77x = 6,204.74 × 3,664.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,156.77x = 22,738,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,738,581.89/4,156.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.25

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