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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,883.91, 6,739.80 and 2,645.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,883.91, 6,739.80 and 2,645.80 is: 3,651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,883.91 : 6,739.80 = 2,645.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,883.91/6,739.80 = 2,645.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,883.91x = 6,739.80 × 2,645.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,883.91x = 17,832,149.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,832,149.61/4,883.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.20

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