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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,583.72, 6,879.03 and 3,354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,583.72, 6,879.03 and 3,354.30 is: 5,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,583.72 : 6,879.03 = 3,354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,583.72/6,879.03 = 3,354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,583.72x = 6,879.03 × 3,354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,583.72x = 23,074,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,074,330.33/4,583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.98

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