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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.07, 6,255.10 and 2,527.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.07, 6,255.10 and 2,527.08 is: 3,790.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.07 : 6,255.10 = 2,527.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.07/6,255.10 = 2,527.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.07x = 6,255.10 × 2,527.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.07x = 15,807,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,807,164.72/4,170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.63

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