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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.07, 6,991.64 and 1,889.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.07, 6,991.64 and 1,889.07 is: 2,834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.07 : 6,991.64 = 1,889.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.07/6,991.64 = 1,889.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.07x = 6,991.64 × 1,889.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.07x = 13,207,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,207,671.99/4,660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.22

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