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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.62, 6,633.18 and 1,955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.62, 6,633.18 and 1,955.56 is: 2,932.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.62 : 6,633.18 = 1,955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.62/6,633.18 = 1,955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.62x = 6,633.18 × 1,955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.62x = 12,971,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,971,581.48/4,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.35

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