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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.14, 6,989.97 and 2,194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.14, 6,989.97 and 2,194.88 is: 3,290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.14 : 6,989.97 = 2,194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.14/6,989.97 = 2,194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.14x = 6,989.97 × 2,194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.14x = 15,342,145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,145.35/4,662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.79

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