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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.92, 6,765.76 and 2,664.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.92, 6,765.76 and 2,664.79 is: 3,677.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.92 : 6,765.76 = 2,664.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.92/6,765.76 = 2,664.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.92x = 6,765.76 × 2,664.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.92x = 18,029,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,306.01/4,902.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.26

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