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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.64, 6,470.52 and 2,122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.64, 6,470.52 and 2,122.91 is: 3,185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.64 : 6,470.52 = 2,122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.64/6,470.52 = 2,122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.64x = 6,470.52 × 2,122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.64x = 13,736,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,736,299.26/4,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.12

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