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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.76, 6,934.84 and 2,159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.76, 6,934.84 and 2,159.36 is: 3,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.76 : 6,934.84 = 2,159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.76/6,934.84 = 2,159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.76x = 6,934.84 × 2,159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.76x = 14,974,816.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974,816.10/4,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.27

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