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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.42, 6,996.36 and 2,065.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.42, 6,996.36 and 2,065.32 is: 3,099.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.42 : 6,996.36 = 2,065.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.42/6,996.36 = 2,065.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.42x = 6,996.36 × 2,065.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.42x = 14,449,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,449,722.24/4,662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.19

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