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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.58, 6,300.96 and 3,747.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.58, 6,300.96 and 3,747.43 is: 5,614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.58 : 6,300.96 = 3,747.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.58/6,300.96 = 3,747.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.58x = 6,300.96 × 3,747.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.58x = 23,612,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,612,404.58/4,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.55

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