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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.52, 6,254.35 and 1,976.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.52, 6,254.35 and 1,976.27 is: 2,965.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.52 : 6,254.35 = 1,976.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.52/6,254.35 = 1,976.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.52x = 6,254.35 × 1,976.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.52x = 12,360,255.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,360,255.47/4,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.86

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