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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.97, 6,359.49 and 2,619.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.97, 6,359.49 and 2,619.02 is: 3,614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.97 : 6,359.49 = 2,619.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.97/6,359.49 = 2,619.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.97x = 6,359.49 × 2,619.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.97x = 16,655,599.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,655,599.70/4,607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.52

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