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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.76, 6,363.36 and 1,647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.76, 6,363.36 and 1,647.12 is: 2,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.76 : 6,363.36 = 1,647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.76/6,363.36 = 1,647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.76x = 6,363.36 × 1,647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.76x = 10,481,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,481,217.52/4,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.21

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