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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.65, 6,253.12 and 1,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.65, 6,253.12 and 1,826.40 is: 2,740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.65 : 6,253.12 = 1,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.65/6,253.12 = 1,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.65x = 6,253.12 × 1,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.65x = 11,420,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,420,693.80/4,167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.32

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