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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.04, 6,005.40 and 2,761.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.04, 6,005.40 and 2,761.18 is: 3,808.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.04 : 6,005.40 = 2,761.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.04/6,005.40 = 2,761.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.04x = 6,005.40 × 2,761.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.04x = 16,581,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,581,960.35/4,354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.41

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