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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.88, 6,448.08 and 2,106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.88, 6,448.08 and 2,106.74 is: 3,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.88 : 6,448.08 = 2,106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.88/6,448.08 = 2,106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.88x = 6,448.08 × 2,106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.88x = 13,584,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,584,428.06/4,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.73

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