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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.52, 6,068.90 and 2,629.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.52, 6,068.90 and 2,629.76 is: 3,628.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.52 : 6,068.90 = 2,629.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.52/6,068.90 = 2,629.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.52x = 6,068.90 × 2,629.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.52x = 15,959,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959,750.46/4,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.44

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