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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.51, 6,995.90 and 1,544.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.51, 6,995.90 and 1,544.55 is: 2,316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.51 : 6,995.90 = 1,544.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.51/6,995.90 = 1,544.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.51x = 6,995.90 × 1,544.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.51x = 10,805,509.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,805,509.62/4,664.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.54

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