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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.56, 6,289.42 and 2,966.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.56, 6,289.42 and 2,966.84 is: 4,451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.56 : 6,289.42 = 2,966.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.56/6,289.42 = 2,966.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.56x = 6,289.42 × 2,966.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.56x = 18,659,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659,702.83/4,191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.73

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