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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.53, 6,398.91 and 1,344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.53, 6,398.91 and 1,344.07 is: 2,016.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.53 : 6,398.91 = 1,344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.53/6,398.91 = 1,344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.53x = 6,398.91 × 1,344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.53x = 8,600,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,600,582.96/4,265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.30

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