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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.94, 6,568.80 and 2,664.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.94, 6,568.80 and 2,664.06 is: 3,676.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.94 : 6,568.80 = 2,664.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.94/6,568.80 = 2,664.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.94x = 6,568.80 × 2,664.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.94x = 17,499,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,499,637.82/4,759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.44

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