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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,505.78, 6,752.19 and 2,553.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,505.78, 6,752.19 and 2,553.86 is: 3,827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,505.78 : 6,752.19 = 2,553.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,505.78/6,752.19 = 2,553.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,505.78x = 6,752.19 × 2,553.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,505.78x = 17,244,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,174.41/4,505.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.12

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