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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.42, 6,577.97 and 2,415.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.42, 6,577.97 and 2,415.03 is: 3,616.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.42 : 6,577.97 = 2,415.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.42/6,577.97 = 2,415.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.42x = 6,577.97 × 2,415.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.42x = 15,885,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,885,982.81/4,392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.68

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