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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.26, 6,934.09 and 2,158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.26, 6,934.09 and 2,158.86 is: 3,236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.26 : 6,934.09 = 2,158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.26/6,934.09 = 2,158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.26x = 6,934.09 × 2,158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.26x = 14,969,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969,729.54/4,625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.52

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