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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.03, 6,529.95 and 2,162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.03, 6,529.95 and 2,162.67 is: 3,241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.03 : 6,529.95 = 2,162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.03/6,529.95 = 2,162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.03x = 6,529.95 × 2,162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.03x = 14,122,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,122,126.97/4,356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.97

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