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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,661.73, 6,990.54 and 2,469.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,661.73, 6,990.54 and 2,469.95 is: 3,703.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,661.73 : 6,990.54 = 2,469.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,661.73/6,990.54 = 2,469.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,661.73x = 6,990.54 × 2,469.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,661.73x = 17,266,266.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,266,266.27/4,661.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.83

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