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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,628.53, 6,942.84 and 1,341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,628.53, 6,942.84 and 1,341.91 is: 2,012.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,628.53 : 6,942.84 = 1,341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,628.53/6,942.84 = 1,341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,628.53x = 6,942.84 × 1,341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,628.53x = 9,316,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,316,666.42/4,628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.88

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