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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.31, 6,644.28 and 1,795.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.31, 6,644.28 and 1,795.55 is: 2,693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.31 : 6,644.28 = 1,795.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.31/6,644.28 = 1,795.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.31x = 6,644.28 × 1,795.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.31x = 11,930,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,930,103.73/4,429.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.45

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