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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,603.78, 6,904.23 and 2,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,603.78, 6,904.23 and 2,006.02 is: 3,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,603.78 : 6,904.23 = 2,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,603.78/6,904.23 = 2,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,603.78x = 6,904.23 × 2,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,603.78x = 13,850,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,850,023.46/4,603.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.40

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