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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.91, 6,363.06 and 2,621.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.91, 6,363.06 and 2,621.49 is: 3,617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.91 : 6,363.06 = 2,621.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.91/6,363.06 = 2,621.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.91x = 6,363.06 × 2,621.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.91x = 16,680,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,680,698.16/4,610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.66

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