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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.81, 6,765.84 and 2,664.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.81, 6,765.84 and 2,664.67 is: 3,677.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.81 : 6,765.84 = 2,664.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.81/6,765.84 = 2,664.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.81x = 6,765.84 × 2,664.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.81x = 18,028,730.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,028,730.87/4,902.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.22

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