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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.99, 6,247.62 and 1,974.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.99, 6,247.62 and 1,974.11 is: 2,959.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.99 : 6,247.62 = 1,974.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.99/6,247.62 = 1,974.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.99x = 6,247.62 × 1,974.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.99x = 12,333,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333,457.88/4,167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959.09

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