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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.74, 6,955.26 and 4,264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.74, 6,955.26 and 4,264.94 is: 6,412.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.74 : 6,955.26 = 4,264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.74/6,955.26 = 4,264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.74x = 6,955.26 × 4,264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.74x = 29,663,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,663,766.58/4,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.76

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