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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.92, 6,997.44 and 2,201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.92, 6,997.44 and 2,201.08 is: 3,299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.92 : 6,997.44 = 2,201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.92/6,997.44 = 2,201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.92x = 6,997.44 × 2,201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.92x = 15,401,925.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401,925.24/4,667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.53

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