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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.02, 6,975.45 and 2,183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.02, 6,975.45 and 2,183.49 is: 3,274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.02 : 6,975.45 = 2,183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.02/6,975.45 = 2,183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.02x = 6,975.45 × 2,183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.02x = 15,230,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,230,825.32/4,651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.73

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