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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.33, 6,598.59 and 2,209.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.33, 6,598.59 and 2,209.51 is: 3,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.33 : 6,598.59 = 2,209.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.33/6,598.59 = 2,209.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.33x = 6,598.59 × 2,209.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.33x = 14,579,650.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,579,650.59/4,399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.06

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