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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.89, 6,939.90 and 2,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.89, 6,939.90 and 2,027.76 is: 3,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.89 : 6,939.90 = 2,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.89/6,939.90 = 2,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.89x = 6,939.90 × 2,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.89x = 14,072,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,072,451.62/4,624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.76

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