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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.95, 6,376.96 and 4,093.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.95, 6,376.96 and 4,093.95 is: 6,134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.95 : 6,376.96 = 4,093.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.95/6,376.96 = 4,093.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.95x = 6,376.96 × 4,093.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.95x = 26,106,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,106,955.39/4,255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,134.23

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