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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.22, 6,848.97 and 2,484.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.22, 6,848.97 and 2,484.66 is: 3,727.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.22 : 6,848.97 = 2,484.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.22/6,848.97 = 2,484.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.22x = 6,848.97 × 2,484.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.22x = 17,017,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,017,361.80/4,565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.61

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