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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.22, 6,852.41 and 1,647.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.22, 6,852.41 and 1,647.14 is: 2,470.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.22 : 6,852.41 = 1,647.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.22/6,852.41 = 1,647.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.22x = 6,852.41 × 1,647.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.22x = 11,286,870.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,286,870.37/4,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.20

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