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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.91, 6,523.93 and 1,428.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.91, 6,523.93 and 1,428.97 is: 2,142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.91 : 6,523.93 = 1,428.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.91/6,523.93 = 1,428.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.91x = 6,523.93 × 1,428.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.91x = 9,322,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,322,500.25/4,350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.66

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