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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.54, 6,695.44 and 2,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.54, 6,695.44 and 2,269.74 is: 3,407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.54 : 6,695.44 = 2,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.54/6,695.44 = 2,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.54x = 6,695.44 × 2,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.54x = 15,196,907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196,907.99/4,459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.73

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