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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.64, 6,547.76 and 2,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.64, 6,547.76 and 2,255.72 is: 3,385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.64 : 6,547.76 = 2,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.64/6,547.76 = 2,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.64x = 6,547.76 × 2,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.64x = 14,769,913.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,769,913.19/4,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.54

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