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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.54, 6,897.52 and 2,134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.54, 6,897.52 and 2,134.33 is: 3,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.54 : 6,897.52 = 2,134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.54/6,897.52 = 2,134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.54x = 6,897.52 × 2,134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.54x = 14,721,583.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,721,583.86/4,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.27

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