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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,557.84, 6,834.48 and 2,365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,557.84, 6,834.48 and 2,365.96 is: 3,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,557.84 : 6,834.48 = 2,365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,557.84/6,834.48 = 2,365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,557.84x = 6,834.48 × 2,365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,557.84x = 16,170,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,170,106.30/4,557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.76

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