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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452, 6,678.09 and 1,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452, 6,678.09 and 1,374 is: 2,061.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452 : 6,678.09 = 1,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452/6,678.09 = 1,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452x = 6,678.09 × 1,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452x = 9,175,695.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,695.66/4,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.03

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