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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.90, 6,584.97 and 2,194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.90, 6,584.97 and 2,194.92 is: 3,290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.90 : 6,584.97 = 2,194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.90/6,584.97 = 2,194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.90x = 6,584.97 × 2,194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.90x = 14,453,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453,482.35/4,392.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.19

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