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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.83, 6,823.23 and 1,777.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.83, 6,823.23 and 1,777.77 is: 2,665.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.83 : 6,823.23 = 1,777.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.83/6,823.23 = 1,777.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.83x = 6,823.23 × 1,777.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.83x = 12,130,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,130,133.60/4,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.48

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