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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.97, 6,410.23 and 1,933.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.97, 6,410.23 and 1,933.86 is: 2,899.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.97 : 6,410.23 = 1,933.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.97/6,410.23 = 1,933.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.97x = 6,410.23 × 1,933.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.97x = 12,396,477.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,396,477.72/4,274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.78

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