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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.80, 6,546.60 and 2,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.80, 6,546.60 and 2,314.80 is: 3,470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.80 : 6,546.60 = 2,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.80/6,546.60 = 2,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.80x = 6,546.60 × 2,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.80x = 15,154,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154,069.68/4,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.29

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