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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.97, 6,755.89 and 2,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.97, 6,755.89 and 2,311.44 is: 3,467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.97 : 6,755.89 = 2,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.97/6,755.89 = 2,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.97x = 6,755.89 × 2,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.97x = 15,615,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,615,834.38/4,503.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.13

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