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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.62, 6,995.43 and 2,688.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.62, 6,995.43 and 2,688.03 is: 4,032.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.62 : 6,995.43 = 2,688.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.62/6,995.43 = 2,688.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.62x = 6,995.43 × 2,688.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.62x = 18,803,925.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,803,925.70/4,663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.05

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