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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.48, 6,926.86 and 1,694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.48, 6,926.86 and 1,694.62 is: 2,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.48 : 6,926.86 = 1,694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.48/6,926.86 = 1,694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.48x = 6,926.86 × 1,694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.48x = 11,738,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,738,352.39/4,615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.26

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