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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.92, 6,245.34 and 1,974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.92, 6,245.34 and 1,974.04 is: 2,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.92 : 6,245.34 = 1,974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.92/6,245.34 = 1,974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.92x = 6,245.34 × 1,974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.92x = 12,328,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,328,550.97/4,163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.80

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