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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.64, 6,956.28 and 2,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.64, 6,956.28 and 2,041.44 is: 3,060.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.64 : 6,956.28 = 2,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.64/6,956.28 = 2,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.64x = 6,956.28 × 2,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.64x = 14,200,828.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,200,828.24/4,640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.10

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