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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,513.83, 6,764.55 and 2,540.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,513.83, 6,764.55 and 2,540.41 is: 3,807.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,513.83 : 6,764.55 = 2,540.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,513.83/6,764.55 = 2,540.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,513.83x = 6,764.55 × 2,540.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,513.83x = 17,184,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184,730.47/4,513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.13

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