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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806, 6,632.69 and 2,710.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806, 6,632.69 and 2,710.53 is: 3,740.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806 : 6,632.69 = 2,710.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806/6,632.69 = 2,710.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806x = 6,632.69 × 2,710.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806x = 17,978,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978,091.67/4,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.76

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