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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.78, 6,964.94 and 4,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.78, 6,964.94 and 4,150.50 is: 6,247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.78 : 6,964.94 = 4,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.78/6,964.94 = 4,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.78x = 6,964.94 × 4,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.78x = 28,907,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,907,962.72/4,626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.97

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