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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.48, 6,905.70 and 2,140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.48, 6,905.70 and 2,140.02 is: 3,208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.48 : 6,905.70 = 2,140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.48/6,905.70 = 2,140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.48x = 6,905.70 × 2,140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.48x = 14,778,336.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,778,336.11/4,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.16

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