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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.80, 6,844.80 and 2,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.80, 6,844.80 and 2,223.80 is: 3,335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.80 : 6,844.80 = 2,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.80/6,844.80 = 2,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.80x = 6,844.80 × 2,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.80x = 15,221,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,221,466.24/4,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.26

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