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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.91, 6,501.84 and 1,372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.91, 6,501.84 and 1,372.53 is: 2,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.91 : 6,501.84 = 1,372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.91/6,501.84 = 1,372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.91x = 6,501.84 × 1,372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.91x = 8,923,947.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,923,947.34/4,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.10

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