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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.63, 6,997.40 and 1,892.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.63, 6,997.40 and 1,892.28 is: 2,839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.63 : 6,997.40 = 1,892.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.63/6,997.40 = 1,892.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.63x = 6,997.40 × 1,892.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.63x = 13,241,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,241,013.12/4,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.21

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