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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.60, 6,996.64 and 2,163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.60, 6,996.64 and 2,163.76 is: 3,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.60 : 6,996.64 = 2,163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.60/6,996.64 = 2,163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.60x = 6,996.64 × 2,163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.60x = 15,139,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,049.77/4,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.22

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