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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.03, 6,251.24 and 1,705.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.03, 6,251.24 and 1,705.58 is: 2,557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.03 : 6,251.24 = 1,705.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.03/6,251.24 = 1,705.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.03x = 6,251.24 × 1,705.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.03x = 10,661,989.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,661,989.92/4,169.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.43

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