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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.61, 6,854.84 and 1,282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.61, 6,854.84 and 1,282.69 is: 1,924.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.61 : 6,854.84 = 1,282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.61/6,854.84 = 1,282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.61x = 6,854.84 × 1,282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.61x = 8,792,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,792,634.72/4,569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.15

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