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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.84, 6,581.10 and 2,673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.84, 6,581.10 and 2,673.64 is: 3,689.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.84 : 6,581.10 = 2,673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.84/6,581.10 = 2,673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.84x = 6,581.10 × 2,673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.84x = 17,595,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,595,492.20/4,768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.68

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