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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.36, 6,711.47 and 2,767.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.36, 6,711.47 and 2,767.49 is: 3,819.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.36 : 6,711.47 = 2,767.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.36/6,711.47 = 2,767.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.36x = 6,711.47 × 2,767.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.36x = 18,573,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,573,895.49/4,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.15

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