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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.64, 6,445.94 and 2,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.64, 6,445.94 and 2,321.28 is: 3,483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.64 : 6,445.94 = 2,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.64/6,445.94 = 2,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.64x = 6,445.94 × 2,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.64x = 14,962,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,962,799.37/4,295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.25

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