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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.87, 6,999.38 and 2,202.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.87, 6,999.38 and 2,202.03 is: 3,301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.87 : 6,999.38 = 2,202.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.87/6,999.38 = 2,202.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.87x = 6,999.38 × 2,202.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.87x = 15,412,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412,844.74/4,667.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.90

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