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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.98, 6,316.93 and 3,664.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.98, 6,316.93 and 3,664.54 is: 5,491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.98 : 6,316.93 = 3,664.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.98/6,316.93 = 3,664.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.98x = 6,316.93 × 3,664.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.98x = 23,148,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,148,642.66/4,214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.99

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