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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.51, 6,310.08 and 2,255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.51, 6,310.08 and 2,255.43 is: 3,384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.51 : 6,310.08 = 2,255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.51/6,310.08 = 2,255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.51x = 6,310.08 × 2,255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.51x = 14,231,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,231,943.73/4,205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.12

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