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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.76, 6,981.52 and 3,093.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.76, 6,981.52 and 3,093.83 is: 4,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.76 : 6,981.52 = 3,093.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.76/6,981.52 = 3,093.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.76x = 6,981.52 × 3,093.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.76x = 21,599,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,599,636.02/4,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.33

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