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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.71, 6,765.65 and 2,664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.71, 6,765.65 and 2,664.55 is: 3,677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.71 : 6,765.65 = 2,664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.71/6,765.65 = 2,664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.71x = 6,765.65 × 2,664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.71x = 18,027,365.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027,365.56/4,902.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.02

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