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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.76, 6,019.95 and 2,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.76, 6,019.95 and 2,684.44 is: 3,704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.76 : 6,019.95 = 2,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.76/6,019.95 = 2,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.76x = 6,019.95 × 2,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.76x = 16,160,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,160,194.58/4,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.12

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