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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.76, 6,280.18 and 1,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.76, 6,280.18 and 1,108.76 is: 1,663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.76 : 6,280.18 = 1,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.76/6,280.18 = 1,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.76x = 6,280.18 × 1,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.76x = 6,963,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,963,212.38/4,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.15

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