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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,617.83, 6,926.51 and 1,695.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,617.83, 6,926.51 and 1,695.91 is: 2,543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,617.83 : 6,926.51 = 1,695.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,617.83/6,926.51 = 1,695.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,617.83x = 6,926.51 × 1,695.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,617.83x = 11,746,737.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,746,737.57/4,617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.78

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