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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.28, 6,923.89 and 3,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.28, 6,923.89 and 3,062.26 is: 4,574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.28 : 6,923.89 = 3,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.28/6,923.89 = 3,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.28x = 6,923.89 × 3,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.28x = 21,202,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202,751.39/4,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.21

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