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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.55, 6,308.61 and 2,234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.55, 6,308.61 and 2,234.68 is: 3,348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.55 : 6,308.61 = 2,234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.55/6,308.61 = 2,234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.55x = 6,308.61 × 2,234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.55x = 14,097,724.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,097,724.59/4,209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.99

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