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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498.51, 6,747.76 and 2,305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498.51, 6,747.76 and 2,305.84 is: 3,458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498.51 : 6,747.76 = 2,305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498.51/6,747.76 = 2,305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498.51x = 6,747.76 × 2,305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498.51x = 15,559,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,559,250.58/4,498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.76

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