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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.70, 6,254.52 and 1,976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.70, 6,254.52 and 1,976.92 is: 2,966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.70 : 6,254.52 = 1,976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.70/6,254.52 = 1,976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.70x = 6,254.52 × 1,976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.70x = 12,364,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,364,685.68/4,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.79

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