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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.98, 6,057.81 and 2,621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.98, 6,057.81 and 2,621.94 is: 3,617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.98 : 6,057.81 = 2,621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.98/6,057.81 = 2,621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.98x = 6,057.81 × 2,621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.98x = 15,883,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,883,214.35/4,390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.24

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