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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.92, 6,787.80 and 2,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.92, 6,787.80 and 2,333.52 is: 3,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.92 : 6,787.80 = 2,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.92/6,787.80 = 2,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.92x = 6,787.80 × 2,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.92x = 15,839,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,839,467.06/4,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.72

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