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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.08, 6,445.62 and 2,845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.08, 6,445.62 and 2,845.44 is: 4,268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.08 : 6,445.62 = 2,845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.08/6,445.62 = 2,845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.08x = 6,445.62 × 2,845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.08x = 18,340,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,340,624.97/4,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.16

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