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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.88, 6,764.56 and 2,045.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.88, 6,764.56 and 2,045.42 is: 3,066.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.88 : 6,764.56 = 2,045.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.88/6,764.56 = 2,045.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.88x = 6,764.56 × 2,045.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.88x = 13,836,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,836,366.32/4,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.65

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