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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.79, 6,921.46 and 2,017.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.79, 6,921.46 and 2,017.03 is: 3,025.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.79 : 6,921.46 = 2,017.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.79/6,921.46 = 2,017.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.79x = 6,921.46 × 2,017.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.79x = 13,960,792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,960,792.46/4,614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.23

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