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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,628.38, 6,941.55 and 2,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,628.38, 6,941.55 and 2,160.88 is: 3,240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,628.38 : 6,941.55 = 2,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,628.38/6,941.55 = 2,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,628.38x = 6,941.55 × 2,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,628.38x = 14,999,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,856.56/4,628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.84

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