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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.71, 6,940.98 and 1,339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.71, 6,940.98 and 1,339.84 is: 2,010.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.71 : 6,940.98 = 1,339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.71/6,940.98 = 1,339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.71x = 6,940.98 × 1,339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.71x = 9,299,802.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,802.64/4,626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.02

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