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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.63, 6,350.05 and 2,040.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.63, 6,350.05 and 2,040.90 is: 3,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.63 : 6,350.05 = 2,040.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.63/6,350.05 = 2,040.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.63x = 6,350.05 × 2,040.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.63x = 12,959,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,959,784.30/4,230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.32

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