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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.99, 6,904.69 and 2,071.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.99, 6,904.69 and 2,071.62 is: 3,106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.99 : 6,904.69 = 2,071.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.99/6,904.69 = 2,071.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.99x = 6,904.69 × 2,071.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.99x = 14,303,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303,888.72/4,604.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.17

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