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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,861.03, 6,707.46 and 2,764.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,861.03, 6,707.46 and 2,764.75 is: 3,814.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,861.03 : 6,707.46 = 2,764.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,861.03/6,707.46 = 2,764.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,861.03x = 6,707.46 × 2,764.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,861.03x = 18,544,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,544,450.04/4,861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.92

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