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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.99, 6,575.58 and 2,640.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.99, 6,575.58 and 2,640.69 is: 3,644.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.99 : 6,575.58 = 2,640.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.99/6,575.58 = 2,640.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.99x = 6,575.58 × 2,640.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.99x = 17,364,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364,068.35/4,764.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.09

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