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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.84, 6,819.24 and 2,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.84, 6,819.24 and 2,079.92 is: 3,120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.84 : 6,819.24 = 2,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.84/6,819.24 = 2,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.84x = 6,819.24 × 2,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.84x = 14,183,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,183,473.66/4,544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.79

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