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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.97, 6,982.11 and 2,057.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.97, 6,982.11 and 2,057.09 is: 3,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.97 : 6,982.11 = 2,057.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.97/6,982.11 = 2,057.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.97x = 6,982.11 × 2,057.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.97x = 14,362,793.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,362,793.75/4,655.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.81

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