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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.92, 6,663.78 and 1,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.92, 6,663.78 and 1,849.80 is: 2,773.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.92 : 6,663.78 = 1,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.92/6,663.78 = 1,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.92x = 6,663.78 × 1,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.92x = 12,326,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,326,660.24/4,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.20

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