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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.76, 6,251.58 and 2,525.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.76, 6,251.58 and 2,525.91 is: 3,787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.76 : 6,251.58 = 2,525.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.76/6,251.58 = 2,525.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.76x = 6,251.58 × 2,525.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.76x = 15,790,928.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,790,928.44/4,169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.01

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