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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369, 6,554.46 and 1,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369, 6,554.46 and 1,633 is: 2,449.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369 : 6,554.46 = 1,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369/6,554.46 = 1,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369x = 6,554.46 × 1,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369x = 10,703,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,703,433.18/4,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.86

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