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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.76, 6,499.31 and 1,836.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.76, 6,499.31 and 1,836.66 is: 2,753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.76 : 6,499.31 = 1,836.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.76/6,499.31 = 1,836.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.76x = 6,499.31 × 1,836.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.76x = 11,937,016.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,937,016.83/4,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.15

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