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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.05, 6,463.30 and 2,229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.05, 6,463.30 and 2,229.73 is: 3,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.05 : 6,463.30 = 2,229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.05/6,463.30 = 2,229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.05x = 6,463.30 × 2,229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.05x = 14,411,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,411,429.90/4,311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.90

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