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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.74, 6,541.16 and 2,282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.74, 6,541.16 and 2,282.66 is: 3,421.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.74 : 6,541.16 = 2,282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.74/6,541.16 = 2,282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.74x = 6,541.16 × 2,282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.74x = 14,931,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,931,200.17/4,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.65

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