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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.76, 6,853.44 and 1,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.76, 6,853.44 and 1,647.52 is: 2,470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.76 : 6,853.44 = 1,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.76/6,853.44 = 1,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.76x = 6,853.44 × 1,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.76x = 11,291,179.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,291,179.47/4,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.85

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