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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.55, 6,969.41 and 2,565.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.55, 6,969.41 and 2,565.07 is: 3,848.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.55 : 6,969.41 = 2,565.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.55/6,969.41 = 2,565.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.55x = 6,969.41 × 2,565.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.55x = 17,877,003.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877,003.88/4,645.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.20

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