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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,654.62, 6,423.57 and 2,664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,654.62, 6,423.57 and 2,664.90 is: 3,677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,654.62 : 6,423.57 = 2,664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,654.62/6,423.57 = 2,664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,654.62x = 6,423.57 × 2,664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,654.62x = 17,118,171.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,118,171.69/4,654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.67

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