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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.30, 6,994.62 and 2,323.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.30, 6,994.62 and 2,323.53 is: 3,484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.30 : 6,994.62 = 2,323.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.30/6,994.62 = 2,323.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.30x = 6,994.62 × 2,323.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.30x = 16,252,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252,209.41/4,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.39

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