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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.34, 6,966.12 and 2,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.34, 6,966.12 and 2,180.20 is: 3,268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.34 : 6,966.12 = 2,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.34/6,966.12 = 2,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.34x = 6,966.12 × 2,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.34x = 15,187,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,187,534.82/4,647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.01

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