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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.97, 6,712.20 and 2,626.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.97, 6,712.20 and 2,626.45 is: 3,934.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.97 : 6,712.20 = 2,626.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.97/6,712.20 = 2,626.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.97x = 6,712.20 × 2,626.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.97x = 17,629,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,629,240.91/4,480.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.25

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