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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.82, 6,517.64 and 1,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.82, 6,517.64 and 1,423.14 is: 2,134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.82 : 6,517.64 = 1,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.82/6,517.64 = 1,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.82x = 6,517.64 × 1,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.82x = 9,275,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,275,514.19/4,344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.84

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