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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.98, 6,531.77 and 2,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.98, 6,531.77 and 2,014.70 is: 3,019.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.98 : 6,531.77 = 2,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.98/6,531.77 = 2,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.98x = 6,531.77 × 2,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.98x = 13,159,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,159,524.36/4,357.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.64

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