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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.92, 6,245.16 and 2,214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.92, 6,245.16 and 2,214.76 is: 3,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.92 : 6,245.16 = 2,214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.92/6,245.16 = 2,214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.92x = 6,245.16 × 2,214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.92x = 13,831,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,831,530.56/4,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.15

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