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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.48, 6,055.64 and 2,619.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.48, 6,055.64 and 2,619.84 is: 3,615.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.48 : 6,055.64 = 2,619.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.48/6,055.64 = 2,619.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.48x = 6,055.64 × 2,619.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.48x = 15,864,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,864,807.90/4,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.11

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