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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.67, 6,247.57 and 2,934.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.67, 6,247.57 and 2,934.48 is: 4,396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.67 : 6,247.57 = 2,934.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.67/6,247.57 = 2,934.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.67x = 6,247.57 × 2,934.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.67x = 18,333,369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,333,369.21/4,169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.84

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