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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.66, 6,632.82 and 2,229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.66, 6,632.82 and 2,229.48 is: 3,341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.66 : 6,632.82 = 2,229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.66/6,632.82 = 2,229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.66x = 6,632.82 × 2,229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.66x = 14,787,739.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,787,739.53/4,425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.36

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