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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.78, 6,563.77 and 2,895.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.78, 6,563.77 and 2,895.62 is: 3,993.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.78 : 6,563.77 = 2,895.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.78/6,563.77 = 2,895.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.78x = 6,563.77 × 2,895.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.78x = 19,006,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,006,183.69/4,759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.08

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