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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.68, 6,823.95 and 4,183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.68, 6,823.95 and 4,183.59 is: 6,270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.68 : 6,823.95 = 4,183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.68/6,823.95 = 4,183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.68x = 6,823.95 × 4,183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.68x = 28,548,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,548,608.98/4,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.73

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