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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.47, 6,914.09 and 2,142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.47, 6,914.09 and 2,142.55 is: 3,215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.47 : 6,914.09 = 2,142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.47/6,914.09 = 2,142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.47x = 6,914.09 × 2,142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.47x = 14,813,783.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,813,783.53/4,607.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.17

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