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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.16, 6,766.62 and 2,170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.16, 6,766.62 and 2,170.36 is: 3,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.16 : 6,766.62 = 2,170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.16/6,766.62 = 2,170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.16x = 6,766.62 × 2,170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.16x = 14,686,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,686,001.38/4,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.76

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