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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.95, 6,698.54 and 2,273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.95, 6,698.54 and 2,273.25 is: 3,411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.95 : 6,698.54 = 2,273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.95/6,698.54 = 2,273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.95x = 6,698.54 × 2,273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.95x = 15,227,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,227,444.69/4,462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.97

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