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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,558.32, 6,828.88 and 2,604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,558.32, 6,828.88 and 2,604.64 is: 3,902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,558.32 : 6,828.88 = 2,604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,558.32/6,828.88 = 2,604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,558.32x = 6,828.88 × 2,604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,558.32x = 17,786,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786,774.00/4,558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.05

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