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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.52, 6,734.79 and 2,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.52, 6,734.79 and 2,027.70 is: 3,039.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.52 : 6,734.79 = 2,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.52/6,734.79 = 2,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.52x = 6,734.79 × 2,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.52x = 13,656,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,656,133.68/4,493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.07

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