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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.82, 6,913.86 and 1,840.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.82, 6,913.86 and 1,840.54 is: 2,759.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.82 : 6,913.86 = 1,840.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.82/6,913.86 = 1,840.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.82x = 6,913.86 × 1,840.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.82x = 12,725,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725,235.88/4,611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.27

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