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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.87, 6,799.95 and 2,069.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.87, 6,799.95 and 2,069.82 is: 3,102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.87 : 6,799.95 = 2,069.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.87/6,799.95 = 2,069.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.87x = 6,799.95 × 2,069.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.87x = 14,074,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,074,672.51/4,535.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.97

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