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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.06, 6,566.39 and 2,296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.06, 6,566.39 and 2,296.54 is: 3,446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.06 : 6,566.39 = 2,296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.06/6,566.39 = 2,296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.06x = 6,566.39 × 2,296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.06x = 15,079,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,079,977.29/4,375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.80

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