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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.55, 7,001.99 and 1,546.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.55, 7,001.99 and 1,546.53 is: 2,320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.55 : 7,001.99 = 1,546.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.55/7,001.99 = 1,546.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.55x = 7,001.99 × 1,546.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.55x = 10,828,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,828,787.59/4,667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.02

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