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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.76, 6,575.37 and 2,668.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.76, 6,575.37 and 2,668.90 is: 3,683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.76 : 6,575.37 = 2,668.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.76/6,575.37 = 2,668.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.76x = 6,575.37 × 2,668.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.76x = 17,549,004.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,549,004.99/4,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.08

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