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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.04, 6,811.92 and 2,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.04, 6,811.92 and 2,232 is: 3,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.04 : 6,811.92 = 2,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.04/6,811.92 = 2,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.04x = 6,811.92 × 2,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.04x = 15,204,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,204,205.44/4,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.18

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