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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.61, 7,023.24 and 2,600.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.61, 7,023.24 and 2,600.61 is: 3,902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.61 : 7,023.24 = 2,600.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.61/7,023.24 = 2,600.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.61x = 7,023.24 × 2,600.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.61x = 18,264,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,264,708.18/4,680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.21

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