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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.68, 6,741.26 and 2,028.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.68, 6,741.26 and 2,028.44 is: 3,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.68 : 6,741.26 = 2,028.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.68/6,741.26 = 2,028.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.68x = 6,741.26 × 2,028.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.68x = 13,674,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,674,241.43/4,493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.99

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