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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.78, 6,975.81 and 1,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.78, 6,975.81 and 1,363.80 is: 2,045.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.78 : 6,975.81 = 1,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.78/6,975.81 = 1,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.78x = 6,975.81 × 1,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.78x = 9,513,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,513,609.68/4,650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.59

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