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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.08, 6,994.80 and 1,741.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.08, 6,994.80 and 1,741.08 is: 2,611.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.08 : 6,994.80 = 1,741.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.08/6,994.80 = 1,741.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.08x = 6,994.80 × 1,741.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.08x = 12,178,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,506.38/4,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.69

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