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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.52, 6,489.78 and 2,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.52, 6,489.78 and 2,017.48 is: 3,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.52 : 6,489.78 = 2,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.52/6,489.78 = 2,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.52x = 6,489.78 × 2,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.52x = 13,093,001.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,093,001.35/4,326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.22

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