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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.29, 6,941.58 and 2,163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.29, 6,941.58 and 2,163.84 is: 3,243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.29 : 6,941.58 = 2,163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.29/6,941.58 = 2,163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.29x = 6,941.58 × 2,163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.29x = 15,020,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,020,468.47/4,630.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.96

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