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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.76, 6,554.88 and 2,731.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.76, 6,554.88 and 2,731.03 is: 4,089.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.76 : 6,554.88 = 2,731.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.76/6,554.88 = 2,731.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.76x = 6,554.88 × 2,731.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.76x = 17,901,573.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901,573.93/4,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.21

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