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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.21, 6,553.23 and 2,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.21, 6,553.23 and 2,416.32 is: 3,624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.21 : 6,553.23 = 2,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.21/6,553.23 = 2,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.21x = 6,553.23 × 2,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.21x = 15,834,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,834,700.71/4,368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.99

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