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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.76, 6,550.84 and 1,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.76, 6,550.84 and 1,771 is: 2,654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.76 : 6,550.84 = 1,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.76/6,550.84 = 1,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.76x = 6,550.84 × 1,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.76x = 11,601,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,601,537.64/4,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.96

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