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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.99, 6,320.41 and 1,749.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.99, 6,320.41 and 1,749.27 is: 2,622.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.99 : 6,320.41 = 1,749.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.99/6,320.41 = 1,749.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.99x = 6,320.41 × 1,749.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.99x = 11,056,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,056,103.60/4,215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.42

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