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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.70, 6,977.84 and 2,054.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.70, 6,977.84 and 2,054.63 is: 3,082.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.70 : 6,977.84 = 2,054.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.70/6,977.84 = 2,054.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.70x = 6,977.84 × 2,054.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.70x = 14,336,849.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,336,849.65/4,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.07

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