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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,486.48, 6,733.08 and 2,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,486.48, 6,733.08 and 2,297.04 is: 3,447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,486.48 : 6,733.08 = 2,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,486.48/6,733.08 = 2,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,486.48x = 6,733.08 × 2,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,486.48x = 15,466,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,466,154.08/4,486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.28

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