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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.97, 6,764.33 and 1,388.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.97, 6,764.33 and 1,388.43 is: 2,082.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.97 : 6,764.33 = 1,388.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.97/6,764.33 = 1,388.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.97x = 6,764.33 × 1,388.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.97x = 9,391,798.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,391,798.70/4,508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.91

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