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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.55, 6,848.33 and 1,644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.55, 6,848.33 and 1,644.09 is: 2,466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.55 : 6,848.33 = 1,644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.55/6,848.33 = 1,644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.55x = 6,848.33 × 1,644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.55x = 11,259,262.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,259,262.65/4,565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.14

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