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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,633.48, 6,949.96 and 2,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,633.48, 6,949.96 and 2,036.44 is: 3,054.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,633.48 : 6,949.96 = 2,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,633.48/6,949.96 = 2,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,633.48x = 6,949.96 × 2,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,633.48x = 14,153,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,153,176.54/4,633.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.55

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