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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.51, 6,713.12 and 2,134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.51, 6,713.12 and 2,134.41 is: 3,197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.51 : 6,713.12 = 2,134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.51/6,713.12 = 2,134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.51x = 6,713.12 × 2,134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.51x = 14,328,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,328,550.46/4,481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.26

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