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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.68, 6,292.32 and 2,964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.68, 6,292.32 and 2,964.88 is: 4,442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.68 : 6,292.32 = 2,964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.68/6,292.32 = 2,964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.68x = 6,292.32 × 2,964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.68x = 18,655,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,655,973.72/4,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.24

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