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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.94, 6,961.55 and 2,043.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.94, 6,961.55 and 2,043.81 is: 3,065.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.94 : 6,961.55 = 2,043.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.94/6,961.55 = 2,043.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.94x = 6,961.55 × 2,043.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.94x = 14,228,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,228,075.29/4,640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.77

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