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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.98, 6,691.82 and 1,340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.98, 6,691.82 and 1,340.74 is: 2,011.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.98 : 6,691.82 = 1,340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.98/6,691.82 = 1,340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.98x = 6,691.82 × 1,340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.98x = 8,971,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971,984.04/4,460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.21

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