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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.76, 6,608.60 and 1,773.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.76, 6,608.60 and 1,773.59 is: 2,659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.76 : 6,608.60 = 1,773.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.76/6,608.60 = 1,773.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.76x = 6,608.60 × 1,773.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.76x = 11,720,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,720,921.59/4,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.76

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