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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.97, 6,755.64 and 1,870.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.97, 6,755.64 and 1,870.68 is: 2,805.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.97 : 6,755.64 = 1,870.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.97/6,755.64 = 1,870.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.97x = 6,755.64 × 1,870.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.97x = 12,637,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,637,620.95/4,504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.26

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