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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.62, 6,511.80 and 2,398.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.62, 6,511.80 and 2,398.66 is: 3,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.62 : 6,511.80 = 2,398.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.62/6,511.80 = 2,398.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.62x = 6,511.80 × 2,398.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.62x = 15,619,594.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,619,594.19/4,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.85

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