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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.95, 6,896.26 and 2,001.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.95, 6,896.26 and 2,001.07 is: 3,000.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.95 : 6,896.26 = 2,001.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.95/6,896.26 = 2,001.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.95x = 6,896.26 × 2,001.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.95x = 13,799,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,799,899.00/4,599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.01

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