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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.64, 6,935.60 and 2,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.64, 6,935.60 and 2,027.40 is: 3,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.64 : 6,935.60 = 2,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.64/6,935.60 = 2,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.64x = 6,935.60 × 2,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.64x = 14,061,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,061,235.44/4,622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.82

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