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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.91, 6,585.38 and 1,270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.91, 6,585.38 and 1,270.23 is: 1,905.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.91 : 6,585.38 = 1,270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.91/6,585.38 = 1,270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.91x = 6,585.38 × 1,270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.91x = 8,364,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,364,950.41/4,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.06

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