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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.44, 6,409.17 and 2,194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.44, 6,409.17 and 2,194.74 is: 3,289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.44 : 6,409.17 = 2,194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.44/6,409.17 = 2,194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.44x = 6,409.17 × 2,194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.44x = 14,066,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,066,461.77/4,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.29

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