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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.68, 6,917.70 and 2,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.68, 6,917.70 and 2,014.76 is: 3,022.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.68 : 6,917.70 = 2,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.68/6,917.70 = 2,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.68x = 6,917.70 × 2,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.68x = 13,937,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,937,505.25/4,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.22

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