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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,617.89, 6,926.84 and 2,153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,617.89, 6,926.84 and 2,153.45 is: 3,230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,617.89 : 6,926.84 = 2,153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,617.89/6,926.84 = 2,153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,617.89x = 6,926.84 × 2,153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,617.89x = 14,916,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,916,558.20/4,617.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.17

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