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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.81, 6,934.38 and 2,160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.81, 6,934.38 and 2,160.16 is: 3,238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.81 : 6,934.38 = 2,160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.81/6,934.38 = 2,160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.81x = 6,934.38 × 2,160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.81x = 14,979,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,979,370.30/4,624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.92

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