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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,304.68, 6,456.86 and 2,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,304.68, 6,456.86 and 2,664.04 is: 3,995.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,304.68 : 6,456.86 = 2,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,304.68/6,456.86 = 2,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,304.68x = 6,456.86 × 2,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,304.68x = 17,201,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,333.31/4,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.96

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