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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.63, 6,672.63 and 2,255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.63, 6,672.63 and 2,255.93 is: 3,386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.63 : 6,672.63 = 2,255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.63/6,672.63 = 2,255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.63x = 6,672.63 × 2,255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.63x = 15,052,986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,986.20/4,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.02

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