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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.67, 6,500.76 and 2,389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.67, 6,500.76 and 2,389.24 is: 3,582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.67 : 6,500.76 = 2,389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.67/6,500.76 = 2,389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.67x = 6,500.76 × 2,389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.67x = 15,531,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,531,843.32/4,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.34

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