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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.52, 6,691.86 and 2,268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.52, 6,691.86 and 2,268.76 is: 3,405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.52 : 6,691.86 = 2,268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.52/6,691.86 = 2,268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.52x = 6,691.86 × 2,268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.52x = 15,182,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182,224.29/4,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.22

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