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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.97, 6,618.54 and 2,700.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.97, 6,618.54 and 2,700.09 is: 3,726.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.97 : 6,618.54 = 2,700.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.97/6,618.54 = 2,700.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.97x = 6,618.54 × 2,700.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.97x = 17,870,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870,653.67/4,795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.19

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