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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.48, 6,913.72 and 2,416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.48, 6,913.72 and 2,416.76 is: 3,627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.48 : 6,913.72 = 2,416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.48/6,913.72 = 2,416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.48x = 6,913.72 × 2,416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.48x = 16,708,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,708,801.95/4,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.24

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