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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.82, 6,765.82 and 2,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.82, 6,765.82 and 2,664.74 is: 3,677.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.82 : 6,765.82 = 2,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.82/6,765.82 = 2,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.82x = 6,765.82 × 2,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.82x = 18,029,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,151.19/4,902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.30

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