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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,497.93, 6,741.43 and 2,305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,497.93, 6,741.43 and 2,305.46 is: 3,455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,497.93 : 6,741.43 = 2,305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,497.93/6,741.43 = 2,305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,497.93x = 6,741.43 × 2,305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,497.93x = 15,542,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,542,108.30/4,497.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.39

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