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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,546.92, 6,811.46 and 2,357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,546.92, 6,811.46 and 2,357.08 is: 3,531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,546.92 : 6,811.46 = 2,357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,546.92/6,811.46 = 2,357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,546.92x = 6,811.46 × 2,357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,546.92x = 16,055,156.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055,156.14/4,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.00

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