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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.97, 6,503.10 and 1,869.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.97, 6,503.10 and 1,869.63 is: 2,806.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.97 : 6,503.10 = 1,869.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.97/6,503.10 = 1,869.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.97x = 6,503.10 × 1,869.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.97x = 12,158,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,158,390.85/4,332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.02

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