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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,194.52, 6,278.82 and 3,572.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,194.52, 6,278.82 and 3,572.44 is: 5,347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,194.52 : 6,278.82 = 3,572.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,194.52/6,278.82 = 3,572.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,194.52x = 6,278.82 × 3,572.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,194.52x = 22,430,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,430,707.72/4,194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,347.62

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