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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.63, 6,566.46 and 1,090.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.63, 6,566.46 and 1,090.72 is: 1,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.63 : 6,566.46 = 1,090.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.63/6,566.46 = 1,090.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.63x = 6,566.46 × 1,090.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.63x = 7,162,163.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162,163.77/4,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.08

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