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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.61, 6,220.53 and 2,619.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.61, 6,220.53 and 2,619.81 is: 3,615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.61 : 6,220.53 = 2,619.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.61/6,220.53 = 2,619.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.61x = 6,220.53 × 2,619.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.61x = 16,296,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296,606.70/4,507.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.36

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