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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.22, 6,011.96 and 2,943.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.22, 6,011.96 and 2,943.54 is: 4,061.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.22 : 6,011.96 = 2,943.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.22/6,011.96 = 2,943.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.22x = 6,011.96 × 2,943.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.22x = 17,696,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,696,430.02/4,357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.41

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