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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.51, 6,144.84 and 2,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.51, 6,144.84 and 2,250.48 is: 3,374.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.51 : 6,144.84 = 2,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.51/6,144.84 = 2,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.51x = 6,144.84 × 2,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.51x = 13,828,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,828,839.52/4,098.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.11

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