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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.97, 6,936.90 and 1,338.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.97, 6,936.90 and 1,338.29 is: 2,006.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.97 : 6,936.90 = 1,338.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.97/6,936.90 = 1,338.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.97x = 6,936.90 × 1,338.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.97x = 9,283,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,583.90/4,625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.84

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