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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.31, 6,052.46 and 2,619.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.31, 6,052.46 and 2,619.54 is: 3,612.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.31 : 6,052.46 = 2,619.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.31/6,052.46 = 2,619.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.31x = 6,052.46 × 2,619.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.31x = 15,854,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,854,647.97/4,388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.93

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