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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.58, 6,984.66 and 2,059.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.58, 6,984.66 and 2,059.14 is: 3,089.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.58 : 6,984.66 = 2,059.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.58/6,984.66 = 2,059.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.58x = 6,984.66 × 2,059.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.58x = 14,382,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382,392.79/4,655.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.28

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