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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.03, 6,429.47 and 2,669.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.03, 6,429.47 and 2,669.63 is: 3,684.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.03 : 6,429.47 = 2,669.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.03/6,429.47 = 2,669.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.03x = 6,429.47 × 2,669.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.03x = 17,164,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,164,260.50/4,659.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.08

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