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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.92, 7,020.90 and 2,214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.92, 7,020.90 and 2,214.86 is: 3,320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.92 : 7,020.90 = 2,214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.92/7,020.90 = 2,214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.92x = 7,020.90 × 2,214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.92x = 15,550,310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,550,310.57/4,682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.64

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