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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.54, 6,756.72 and 2,192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.54, 6,756.72 and 2,192.78 is: 3,290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.54 : 6,756.72 = 2,192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.54/6,756.72 = 2,192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.54x = 6,756.72 × 2,192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.54x = 14,816,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,816,000.48/4,502.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.59

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