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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.92, 6,996.16 and 2,199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.92, 6,996.16 and 2,199.08 is: 3,298.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.92 : 6,996.16 = 2,199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.92/6,996.16 = 2,199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.92x = 6,996.16 × 2,199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.92x = 15,385,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,385,115.53/4,664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.04

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