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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,395.87, 6,593.81 and 2,086.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,395.87, 6,593.81 and 2,086.83 is: 3,130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,395.87 : 6,593.81 = 2,086.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,395.87/6,593.81 = 2,086.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,395.87x = 6,593.81 × 2,086.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,395.87x = 13,760,150.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,760,150.09/4,395.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.25

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