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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,632.67, 6,949.68 and 1,511.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,632.67, 6,949.68 and 1,511.91 is: 2,268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,632.67 : 6,949.68 = 1,511.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,632.67/6,949.68 = 1,511.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,632.67x = 6,949.68 × 1,511.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,632.67x = 10,507,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,507,290.69/4,632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.09

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