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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,426.76, 6,637.62 and 1,826.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,426.76, 6,637.62 and 1,826.66 is: 2,738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,426.76 : 6,637.62 = 1,826.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,426.76/6,637.62 = 1,826.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,426.76x = 6,637.62 × 1,826.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,426.76x = 12,124,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,124,674.95/4,426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.95

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