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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,641.61, 6,964.54 and 2,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,641.61, 6,964.54 and 2,009.92 is: 3,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,641.61 : 6,964.54 = 2,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,641.61/6,964.54 = 2,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,641.61x = 6,964.54 × 2,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,641.61x = 13,998,145.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,998,145.80/4,641.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.80

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