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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.77, 6,568.25 and 2,664.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.77, 6,568.25 and 2,664.03 is: 3,676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.77 : 6,568.25 = 2,664.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.77/6,568.25 = 2,664.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.77x = 6,568.25 × 2,664.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.77x = 17,498,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498,001.73/4,759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.23

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