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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.71, 6,964.43 and 4,112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.71, 6,964.43 and 4,112.15 is: 6,138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.71 : 6,964.43 = 4,112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.71/6,964.43 = 4,112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.71x = 6,964.43 × 4,112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.71x = 28,638,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,638,746.00/4,665.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.13

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