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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.91, 6,908.88 and 1,832.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.91, 6,908.88 and 1,832.41 is: 2,748.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.91 : 6,908.88 = 1,832.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.91/6,908.88 = 1,832.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.91x = 6,908.88 × 1,832.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.91x = 12,659,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,659,900.80/4,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.62

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