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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.76, 6,451.81 and 1,528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.76, 6,451.81 and 1,528.32 is: 2,292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.76 : 6,451.81 = 1,528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.76/6,451.81 = 1,528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.76x = 6,451.81 × 1,528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.76x = 9,860,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,860,430.26/4,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.19

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