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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.83, 6,917.92 and 2,273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.83, 6,917.92 and 2,273.93 is: 3,408.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.83 : 6,917.92 = 2,273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.83/6,917.92 = 2,273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.83x = 6,917.92 × 2,273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.83x = 15,730,865.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,730,865.83/4,614.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.76

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