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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.81, 6,996.87 and 2,325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.81, 6,996.87 and 2,325.03 is: 3,486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.81 : 6,996.87 = 2,325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.81/6,996.87 = 2,325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.81x = 6,996.87 × 2,325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.81x = 16,267,932.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,267,932.66/4,665.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.63

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