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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.54, 6,968.52 and 2,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.54, 6,968.52 and 2,180.16 is: 3,271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.54 : 6,968.52 = 2,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.54/6,968.52 = 2,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.54x = 6,968.52 × 2,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.54x = 15,192,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,192,488.56/4,644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.04

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