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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.91, 6,834.52 and 2,709.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.91, 6,834.52 and 2,709.66 is: 4,065.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.91 : 6,834.52 = 2,709.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.91/6,834.52 = 2,709.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.91x = 6,834.52 × 2,709.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.91x = 18,519,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519,225.46/4,554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.78

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