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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.61, 6,018.96 and 2,964.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.61, 6,018.96 and 2,964.17 is: 4,091.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.61 : 6,018.96 = 2,964.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.61/6,018.96 = 2,964.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.61x = 6,018.96 × 2,964.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.61x = 17,841,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,841,220.66/4,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.45

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