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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,600.97, 6,905.39 and 1,829.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,600.97, 6,905.39 and 1,829.59 is: 2,745.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,600.97 : 6,905.39 = 1,829.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,600.97/6,905.39 = 1,829.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,600.97x = 6,905.39 × 1,829.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,600.97x = 12,634,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,634,006.08/4,600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.95

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