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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.46, 6,941.51 and 1,705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.46, 6,941.51 and 1,705.97 is: 2,559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.46 : 6,941.51 = 1,705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.46/6,941.51 = 1,705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.46x = 6,941.51 × 1,705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.46x = 11,842,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,842,007.81/4,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.07

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