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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.28, 6,942.54 and 2,164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.28, 6,942.54 and 2,164.04 is: 3,244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.28 : 6,942.54 = 2,164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.28/6,942.54 = 2,164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.28x = 6,942.54 × 2,164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.28x = 15,023,934.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023,934.26/4,630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.71

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