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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.68, 6,552.92 and 2,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.68, 6,552.92 and 2,610.40 is: 3,917.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.68 : 6,552.92 = 2,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.68/6,552.92 = 2,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.68x = 6,552.92 × 2,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.68x = 17,105,742.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,105,742.37/4,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.33

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