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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.59, 6,996.22 and 1,891.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.59, 6,996.22 and 1,891.26 is: 2,836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.59 : 6,996.22 = 1,891.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.59/6,996.22 = 1,891.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.59x = 6,996.22 × 1,891.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.59x = 13,231,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,231,671.04/4,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.62

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