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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.66, 6,995.57 and 2,196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.66, 6,995.57 and 2,196.99 is: 3,294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.66 : 6,995.57 = 2,196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.66/6,995.57 = 2,196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.66x = 6,995.57 × 2,196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.66x = 15,369,186.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,369,186.35/4,664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.82

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