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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663, 6,995.48 and 1,375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663, 6,995.48 and 1,375.84 is: 2,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663 : 6,995.48 = 1,375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663/6,995.48 = 1,375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663x = 6,995.48 × 1,375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663x = 9,624,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,624,661.20/4,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.05

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