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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.47, 6,966.94 and 1,870.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.47, 6,966.94 and 1,870.77 is: 2,806.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.47 : 6,966.94 = 1,870.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.47/6,966.94 = 1,870.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.47x = 6,966.94 × 1,870.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.47x = 13,033,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,033,537.67/4,644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.25

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