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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.97, 6,568.74 and 2,664.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.97, 6,568.74 and 2,664.09 is: 3,676.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.97 : 6,568.74 = 2,664.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.97/6,568.74 = 2,664.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.97x = 6,568.74 × 2,664.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.97x = 17,499,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,499,714.55/4,759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.44

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