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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.84, 6,929.40 and 2,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.84, 6,929.40 and 2,279.52 is: 3,413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.84 : 6,929.40 = 2,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.84/6,929.40 = 2,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.84x = 6,929.40 × 2,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.84x = 15,795,705.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795,705.89/4,626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.93

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