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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.62, 6,853.95 and 1,795.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.62, 6,853.95 and 1,795.91 is: 2,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.62 : 6,853.95 = 1,795.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.62/6,853.95 = 1,795.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.62x = 6,853.95 × 1,795.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.62x = 12,309,043.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,309,043.07/4,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.67

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