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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.04, 6,910.80 and 2,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.04, 6,910.80 and 2,296 is: 3,445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.04 : 6,910.80 = 2,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.04/6,910.80 = 2,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.04x = 6,910.80 × 2,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.04x = 15,867,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,867,196.80/4,605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.62

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