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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.32, 6,938.52 and 2,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.32, 6,938.52 and 2,027.28 is: 3,039.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.32 : 6,938.52 = 2,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.32/6,938.52 = 2,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.32x = 6,938.52 × 2,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.32x = 14,066,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,066,322.83/4,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.84

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