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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.51, 6,826.84 and 2,360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.51, 6,826.84 and 2,360.27 is: 3,540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.51 : 6,826.84 = 2,360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.51/6,826.84 = 2,360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.51x = 6,826.84 × 2,360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.51x = 16,113,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113,145.61/4,550.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.96

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