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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,643.08, 6,965.82 and 2,177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,643.08, 6,965.82 and 2,177.44 is: 3,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,643.08 : 6,965.82 = 2,177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,643.08/6,965.82 = 2,177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,643.08x = 6,965.82 × 2,177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,643.08x = 15,167,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167,655.10/4,643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.72

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