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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.03, 6,749.93 and 3,969.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.03, 6,749.93 and 3,969.74 is: 5,940.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.03 : 6,749.93 = 3,969.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.03/6,749.93 = 3,969.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.03x = 6,749.93 × 3,969.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.03x = 26,795,493.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,795,493.92/4,511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.00

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