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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.93, 6,926.51 and 2,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.93, 6,926.51 and 2,151.14 is: 3,228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.93 : 6,926.51 = 2,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.93/6,926.51 = 2,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.93x = 6,926.51 × 2,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.93x = 14,899,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,899,863.47/4,614.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.62

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