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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,891.76, 6,750.51 and 2,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,891.76, 6,750.51 and 2,795.76 is: 3,858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,891.76 : 6,750.51 = 2,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,891.76/6,750.51 = 2,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,891.76x = 6,750.51 × 2,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,891.76x = 18,872,805.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,872,805.84/4,891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.08

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