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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.41, 6,247.96 and 1,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.41, 6,247.96 and 1,045.44 is: 1,568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.41 : 6,247.96 = 1,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.41/6,247.96 = 1,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.41x = 6,247.96 × 1,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.41x = 6,531,867.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531,867.30/4,165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.12

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