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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.92, 6,551.19 and 2,026.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.92, 6,551.19 and 2,026.91 is: 3,039.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.92 : 6,551.19 = 2,026.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.92/6,551.19 = 2,026.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.92x = 6,551.19 × 2,026.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.92x = 13,278,688.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,278,688.90/4,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.36

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