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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.22, 6,849.77 and 2,223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.22, 6,849.77 and 2,223.86 is: 3,337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.22 : 6,849.77 = 2,223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.22/6,849.77 = 2,223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.22x = 6,849.77 × 2,223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.22x = 15,232,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232,884.14/4,564.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.46

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