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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.83, 6,845.31 and 4,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.83, 6,845.31 and 4,341.20 is: 6,501.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.83 : 6,845.31 = 4,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.83/6,845.31 = 4,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.83x = 6,845.31 × 4,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.83x = 29,716,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,716,825.55/4,570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.41

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