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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.64, 6,448.94 and 2,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.64, 6,448.94 and 2,323.28 is: 3,486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.64 : 6,448.94 = 2,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.64/6,448.94 = 2,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.64x = 6,448.94 × 2,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.64x = 14,982,693.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,982,693.32/4,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.26

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