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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.55, 6,702.16 and 2,621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.55, 6,702.16 and 2,621.27 is: 3,930.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.55 : 6,702.16 = 2,621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.55/6,702.16 = 2,621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.55x = 6,702.16 × 2,621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.55x = 17,568,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,568,170.94/4,469.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.64

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