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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.63, 6,680.90 and 2,372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.63, 6,680.90 and 2,372.07 is: 3,559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.63 : 6,680.90 = 2,372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.63/6,680.90 = 2,372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.63x = 6,680.90 × 2,372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.63x = 15,847,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,847,562.46/4,452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.15

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