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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.58, 6,994.98 and 1,743.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.58, 6,994.98 and 1,743.09 is: 2,613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.58 : 6,994.98 = 1,743.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.58/6,994.98 = 1,743.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.58x = 6,994.98 × 1,743.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.58x = 12,192,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,192,879.69/4,664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.93

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