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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.76, 6,311.76 and 2,359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.76, 6,311.76 and 2,359.16 is: 3,536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.76 : 6,311.76 = 2,359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.76/6,311.76 = 2,359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.76x = 6,311.76 × 2,359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.76x = 14,890,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,890,451.72/4,210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.29

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