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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.03, 6,646.19 and 2,237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.03, 6,646.19 and 2,237.98 is: 3,358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.03 : 6,646.19 = 2,237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.03/6,646.19 = 2,237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.03x = 6,646.19 × 2,237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.03x = 14,874,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,874,040.30/4,429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.31

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