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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.51, 5,975.74 and 2,756.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.51, 5,975.74 and 2,756.69 is: 3,804.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.51 : 5,975.74 = 2,756.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.51/5,975.74 = 2,756.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.51x = 5,975.74 × 2,756.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.51x = 16,473,262.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,473,262.70/4,329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.88

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