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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.68, 6,441.90 and 1,828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.68, 6,441.90 and 1,828.96 is: 2,742.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.68 : 6,441.90 = 1,828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.68/6,441.90 = 1,828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.68x = 6,441.90 × 1,828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.68x = 11,781,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,781,977.42/4,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.75

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