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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.71, 6,767.52 and 1,739.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.71, 6,767.52 and 1,739.15 is: 2,608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.71 : 6,767.52 = 1,739.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.71/6,767.52 = 1,739.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.71x = 6,767.52 × 1,739.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.71x = 11,769,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,769,755.49/4,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.13

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