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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.53, 6,262.95 and 3,703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.53, 6,262.95 and 3,703.06 is: 5,560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.53 : 6,262.95 = 3,703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.53/6,262.95 = 3,703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.53x = 6,262.95 × 3,703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.53x = 23,192,063.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,192,063.97/4,170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.94

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