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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.65, 6,995.14 and 1,375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.65, 6,995.14 and 1,375.74 is: 2,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.65 : 6,995.14 = 1,375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.65/6,995.14 = 1,375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.65x = 6,995.14 × 1,375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.65x = 9,623,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,623,490.46/4,662.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.95

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