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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,441.88, 6,660.87 and 2,361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,441.88, 6,660.87 and 2,361.38 is: 3,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,441.88 : 6,660.87 = 2,361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,441.88/6,660.87 = 2,361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,441.88x = 6,660.87 × 2,361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,441.88x = 15,728,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,728,811.90/4,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.03

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