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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.91, 6,383.48 and 3,674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.91, 6,383.48 and 3,674.42 is: 5,499.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.91 : 6,383.48 = 3,674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.91/6,383.48 = 3,674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.91x = 6,383.48 × 3,674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.91x = 23,455,536.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455,536.29/4,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.66

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