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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.08, 6,255.84 and 3,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.08, 6,255.84 and 3,069.72 is: 4,607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.08 : 6,255.84 = 3,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.08/6,255.84 = 3,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.08x = 6,255.84 × 3,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.08x = 19,203,677.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,203,677.16/4,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.32

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