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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.44, 6,991.89 and 2,710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.44, 6,991.89 and 2,710.98 is: 4,067.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.44 : 6,991.89 = 2,710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.44/6,991.89 = 2,710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.44x = 6,991.89 × 2,710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.44x = 18,954,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,954,873.95/4,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.19

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