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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.99, 6,995.04 and 1,377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.99, 6,995.04 and 1,377.65 is: 2,065.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.99 : 6,995.04 = 1,377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.99/6,995.04 = 1,377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.99x = 6,995.04 × 1,377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.99x = 9,636,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,636,681.88/4,664.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.75

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