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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.06, 6,379.54 and 3,964.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.06, 6,379.54 and 3,964.43 is: 5,909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.06 : 6,379.54 = 3,964.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.06/6,379.54 = 3,964.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.06x = 6,379.54 × 3,964.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.06x = 25,291,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,291,245.80/4,280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.08

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