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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.92, 6,058.25 and 2,621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.92, 6,058.25 and 2,621.88 is: 3,617.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.92 : 6,058.25 = 2,621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.92/6,058.25 = 2,621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.92x = 6,058.25 × 2,621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.92x = 15,883,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,883,991.40/4,390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.46

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