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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,553.06, 6,823.38 and 2,209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,553.06, 6,823.38 and 2,209.82 is: 3,311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,553.06 : 6,823.38 = 2,209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,553.06/6,823.38 = 2,209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,553.06x = 6,823.38 × 2,209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,553.06x = 15,078,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,078,441.59/4,553.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.72

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