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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.65, 6,992.60 and 2,195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.65, 6,992.60 and 2,195.01 is: 3,289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.65 : 6,992.60 = 2,195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.65/6,992.60 = 2,195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.65x = 6,992.60 × 2,195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.65x = 15,348,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,348,815.95/4,665.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.75

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