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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.56, 6,994.80 and 4,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.56, 6,994.80 and 4,406.52 is: 6,609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.56 : 6,994.80 = 4,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.56/6,994.80 = 4,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.56x = 6,994.80 × 4,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.56x = 30,822,726.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,822,726.10/4,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.27

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