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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.55, 6,749.63 and 2,160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.55, 6,749.63 and 2,160.06 is: 3,240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.55 : 6,749.63 = 2,160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.55/6,749.63 = 2,160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.55x = 6,749.63 × 2,160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.55x = 14,579,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,579,594.98/4,499.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.23

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