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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.53, 6,753.48 and 2,653.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.53, 6,753.48 and 2,653.93 is: 3,975.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.53 : 6,753.48 = 2,653.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.53/6,753.48 = 2,653.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.53x = 6,753.48 × 2,653.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.53x = 17,923,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,923,263.18/4,508.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.41

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