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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.62, 6,993.36 and 1,889.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.62, 6,993.36 and 1,889.34 is: 2,835.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.62 : 6,993.36 = 1,889.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.62/6,993.36 = 1,889.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.62x = 6,993.36 × 1,889.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.62x = 13,212,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,212,834.78/4,660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.00

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