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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.91, 6,924.76 and 2,639.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.91, 6,924.76 and 2,639.76 is: 3,963.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.91 : 6,924.76 = 2,639.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.91/6,924.76 = 2,639.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.91x = 6,924.76 × 2,639.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.91x = 18,279,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,279,704.46/4,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.59

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