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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.67, 6,443.98 and 2,628.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.67, 6,443.98 and 2,628.98 is: 3,943.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.67 : 6,443.98 = 2,628.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.67/6,443.98 = 2,628.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.67x = 6,443.98 × 2,628.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.67x = 16,941,094.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,941,094.54/4,295.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.76

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