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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.97, 6,569.22 and 2,404.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.97, 6,569.22 and 2,404.38 is: 3,608.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.97 : 6,569.22 = 2,404.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.97/6,569.22 = 2,404.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.97x = 6,569.22 × 2,404.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.97x = 15,794,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,794,901.18/4,376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.64

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