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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.76, 6,055.12 and 2,619.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.76, 6,055.12 and 2,619.33 is: 3,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.76 : 6,055.12 = 2,619.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.76/6,055.12 = 2,619.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.76x = 6,055.12 × 2,619.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.76x = 15,860,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,860,357.47/4,387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.68

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