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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770.63, 6,583.67 and 2,674.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770.63, 6,583.67 and 2,674.75 is: 3,691.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770.63 : 6,583.67 = 2,674.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770.63/6,583.67 = 2,674.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770.63x = 6,583.67 × 2,674.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770.63x = 17,609,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,609,671.33/4,770.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.27

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