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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.91, 6,568.67 and 2,664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.91, 6,568.67 and 2,664.44 is: 3,676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.91 : 6,568.67 = 2,664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.91/6,568.67 = 2,664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.91x = 6,568.67 × 2,664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.91x = 17,501,827.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501,827.09/4,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.92

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