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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,653.74, 6,979.25 and 1,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,653.74, 6,979.25 and 1,366.76 is: 2,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,653.74 : 6,979.25 = 1,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,653.74/6,979.25 = 1,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,653.74x = 6,979.25 × 1,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,653.74x = 9,538,918.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538,918.00/4,653.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.73

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