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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.91, 6,309.24 and 2,476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.91, 6,309.24 and 2,476.04 is: 3,416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.91 : 6,309.24 = 2,476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.91/6,309.24 = 2,476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.91x = 6,309.24 × 2,476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.91x = 15,621,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621,913.44/4,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.93

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