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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.82, 6,800.76 and 2,195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.82, 6,800.76 and 2,195.19 is: 3,291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.82 : 6,800.76 = 2,195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.82/6,800.76 = 2,195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.82x = 6,800.76 × 2,195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.82x = 14,928,960.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,928,960.34/4,535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.35

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