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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.55, 6,511.03 and 2,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.55, 6,511.03 and 2,774.24 is: 4,168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.55 : 6,511.03 = 2,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.55/6,511.03 = 2,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.55x = 6,511.03 × 2,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.55x = 18,063,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,063,120.38/4,333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.20

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