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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,497.96, 6,747.35 and 2,305.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,497.96, 6,747.35 and 2,305.29 is: 3,458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,497.96 : 6,747.35 = 2,305.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,497.96/6,747.35 = 2,305.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,497.96x = 6,747.35 × 2,305.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,497.96x = 15,554,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554,586.96/4,497.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.14

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