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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.21, 5,750.90 and 2,673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.21, 5,750.90 and 2,673.56 is: 3,688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.21 : 5,750.90 = 2,673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.21/5,750.90 = 2,673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.21x = 5,750.90 × 2,673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.21x = 15,375,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,375,354.89/4,168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.72

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