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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.74, 6,700.80 and 2,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.74, 6,700.80 and 2,244.80 is: 3,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.74 : 6,700.80 = 2,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.74/6,700.80 = 2,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.74x = 6,700.80 × 2,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.74x = 15,041,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,955.84/4,465.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.30

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