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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.58, 6,560.37 and 2,764.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.58, 6,560.37 and 2,764.86 is: 3,814.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.58 : 6,560.37 = 2,764.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.58/6,560.37 = 2,764.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.58x = 6,560.37 × 2,764.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.58x = 18,138,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,138,504.60/4,754.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.95

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