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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.54, 6,912.96 and 1,973.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.54, 6,912.96 and 1,973.94 is: 2,961.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.54 : 6,912.96 = 1,973.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.54/6,912.96 = 1,973.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.54x = 6,912.96 × 1,973.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.54x = 13,645,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,645,768.26/4,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.62

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