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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.11, 6,991.90 and 2,026.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.11, 6,991.90 and 2,026.79 is: 3,042.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.11 : 6,991.90 = 2,026.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.11/6,991.90 = 2,026.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.11x = 6,991.90 × 2,026.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.11x = 14,171,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,171,091.57/4,658.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.24

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