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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.83, 6,684.80 and 2,719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.83, 6,684.80 and 2,719.52 is: 3,753.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.83 : 6,684.80 = 2,719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.83/6,684.80 = 2,719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.83x = 6,684.80 × 2,719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.83x = 18,179,447.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,179,447.30/4,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.11

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