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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.22, 6,554.73 and 2,417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.22, 6,554.73 and 2,417.32 is: 3,626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.22 : 6,554.73 = 2,417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.22/6,554.73 = 2,417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.22x = 6,554.73 × 2,417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.22x = 15,844,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,844,879.92/4,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.48

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