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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.75, 6,844.61 and 2,223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.75, 6,844.61 and 2,223.24 is: 3,332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.75 : 6,844.61 = 2,223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.75/6,844.61 = 2,223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.75x = 6,844.61 × 2,223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.75x = 15,217,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217,216.29/4,566.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.18

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