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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.94, 6,999.36 and 2,204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.94, 6,999.36 and 2,204.06 is: 3,301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.94 : 6,999.36 = 2,204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.94/6,999.36 = 2,204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.94x = 6,999.36 × 2,204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.94x = 15,427,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427,009.40/4,672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.35

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