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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.91, 6,681.42 and 1,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.91, 6,681.42 and 1,681.52 is: 2,521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.91 : 6,681.42 = 1,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.91/6,681.42 = 1,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.91x = 6,681.42 × 1,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.91x = 11,234,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,234,941.36/4,454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.92

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