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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.27, 6,904.78 and 2,005.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.27, 6,904.78 and 2,005.79 is: 3,007.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.27 : 6,904.78 = 2,005.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.27/6,904.78 = 2,005.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.27x = 6,904.78 × 2,005.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.27x = 13,849,499.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,849,499.14/4,604.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.97

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