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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.87, 6,522.96 and 2,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.87, 6,522.96 and 2,275.03 is: 3,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.87 : 6,522.96 = 2,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.87/6,522.96 = 2,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.87x = 6,522.96 × 2,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.87x = 14,839,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,839,929.69/4,357.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.32

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