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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.84, 6,999.60 and 2,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.84, 6,999.60 and 2,071.52 is: 3,106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.84 : 6,999.60 = 2,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.84/6,999.60 = 2,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.84x = 6,999.60 × 2,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.84x = 14,499,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,499,811.39/4,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.32

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