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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.62, 6,946.11 and 1,707.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.62, 6,946.11 and 1,707.33 is: 2,561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.62 : 6,946.11 = 1,707.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.62/6,946.11 = 1,707.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.62x = 6,946.11 × 1,707.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.62x = 11,859,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,859,301.99/4,630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.06

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