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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.93, 6,968.31 and 2,047.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.93, 6,968.31 and 2,047.89 is: 3,072.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.93 : 6,968.31 = 2,047.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.93/6,968.31 = 2,047.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.93x = 6,968.31 × 2,047.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.93x = 14,270,332.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,270,332.37/4,644.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.24

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