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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.76, 6,870.60 and 2,048.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.76, 6,870.60 and 2,048.16 is: 3,072.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.76 : 6,870.60 = 2,048.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.76/6,870.60 = 2,048.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.76x = 6,870.60 × 2,048.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.76x = 14,072,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,072,088.10/4,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.00

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