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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.91, 6,168.49 and 2,480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.91, 6,168.49 and 2,480.75 is: 3,423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.91 : 6,168.49 = 2,480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.91/6,168.49 = 2,480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.91x = 6,168.49 × 2,480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.91x = 15,302,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,302,467.66/4,469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.44

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