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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.83, 6,576.91 and 2,750.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.83, 6,576.91 and 2,750.17 is: 3,794.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.83 : 6,576.91 = 2,750.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.83/6,576.91 = 2,750.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.83x = 6,576.91 × 2,750.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.83x = 18,087,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,087,620.57/4,766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.48

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