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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.91, 6,966.73 and 2,012.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.91, 6,966.73 and 2,012.19 is: 3,017.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.91 : 6,966.73 = 2,012.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.91/6,966.73 = 2,012.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.91x = 6,966.73 × 2,012.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.91x = 14,018,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,384.44/4,645.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.36

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