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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.76, 5,993.01 and 2,664.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.76, 5,993.01 and 2,664.36 is: 3,675.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.76 : 5,993.01 = 2,664.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.76/5,993.01 = 2,664.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.76x = 5,993.01 × 2,664.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.76x = 15,967,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967,536.12/4,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.97

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