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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,461.05, 6,691.90 and 1,340.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,461.05, 6,691.90 and 1,340.81 is: 2,011.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,461.05 : 6,691.90 = 1,340.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,461.05/6,691.90 = 1,340.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,461.05x = 6,691.90 × 1,340.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,461.05x = 8,972,532.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,972,532.98/4,461.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.31

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