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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.54, 6,984.39 and 2,059.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.54, 6,984.39 and 2,059.22 is: 3,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.54 : 6,984.39 = 2,059.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.54/6,984.39 = 2,059.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.54x = 6,984.39 × 2,059.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.54x = 14,382,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382,360.65/4,655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.30

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