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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.52, 6,382.18 and 2,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.52, 6,382.18 and 2,064.76 is: 3,096.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.52 : 6,382.18 = 2,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.52/6,382.18 = 2,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.52x = 6,382.18 × 2,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.52x = 13,177,669.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,177,669.98/4,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.61

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