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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.74, 6,765.81 and 2,664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.74, 6,765.81 and 2,664.62 is: 3,677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.74 : 6,765.81 = 2,664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.74/6,765.81 = 2,664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.74x = 6,765.81 × 2,664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.74x = 18,028,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,028,312.64/4,902.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.19

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