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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,271.03, 6,404.27 and 2,190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,271.03, 6,404.27 and 2,190.19 is: 3,284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,271.03 : 6,404.27 = 2,190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,271.03/6,404.27 = 2,190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,271.03x = 6,404.27 × 2,190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,271.03x = 14,026,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,026,553.16/4,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.12

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