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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.97, 6,640.06 and 2,234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.97, 6,640.06 and 2,234.24 is: 3,353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.97 : 6,640.06 = 2,234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.97/6,640.06 = 2,234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.97x = 6,640.06 × 2,234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.97x = 14,835,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,835,490.45/4,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.43

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