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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.66, 6,851.43 and 1,795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.66, 6,851.43 and 1,795.30 is: 2,691.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.66 : 6,851.43 = 1,795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.66/6,851.43 = 1,795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.66x = 6,851.43 × 1,795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.66x = 12,300,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,300,372.28/4,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.16

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