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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,417.70, 6,623.78 and 2,076.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,417.70, 6,623.78 and 2,076.21 is: 3,113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,417.70 : 6,623.78 = 2,076.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,417.70/6,623.78 = 2,076.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,417.70x = 6,623.78 × 2,076.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,417.70x = 13,752,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,752,347.89/4,417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.01

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