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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.21, 6,504.98 and 1,870.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.21, 6,504.98 and 1,870.65 is: 2,806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.21 : 6,504.98 = 1,870.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.21/6,504.98 = 1,870.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.21x = 6,504.98 × 1,870.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.21x = 12,168,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,168,531.48/4,335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.91

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