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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.64, 6,568.97 and 2,530.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.64, 6,568.97 and 2,530.66 is: 3,793.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.64 : 6,568.97 = 2,530.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.64/6,568.97 = 2,530.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.64x = 6,568.97 × 2,530.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.64x = 16,623,829.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,623,829.62/4,381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.97

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