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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.22, 6,442.95 and 1,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.22, 6,442.95 and 1,373.52 is: 2,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.22 : 6,442.95 = 1,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.22/6,442.95 = 1,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.22x = 6,442.95 × 1,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.22x = 8,849,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,849,520.68/4,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.32

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