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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.84, 6,523.14 and 2,784.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.84, 6,523.14 and 2,784.89 is: 4,183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.84 : 6,523.14 = 2,784.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.84/6,523.14 = 2,784.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.84x = 6,523.14 × 2,784.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.84x = 18,166,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,166,194.74/4,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.99

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