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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.65, 6,547.26 and 1,899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.65, 6,547.26 and 1,899.88 is: 2,849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.65 : 6,547.26 = 1,899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.65/6,547.26 = 1,899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.65x = 6,547.26 × 1,899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.65x = 12,439,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,439,001.47/4,365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.29

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