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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.56, 6,849.95 and 2,375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.56, 6,849.95 and 2,375.09 is: 3,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.56 : 6,849.95 = 2,375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.56/6,849.95 = 2,375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.56x = 6,849.95 × 2,375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.56x = 16,269,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,269,279.20/4,567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.92

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