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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,689.31, 7,035.90 and 2,055.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,689.31, 7,035.90 and 2,055.45 is: 3,084.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,689.31 : 7,035.90 = 2,055.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,689.31/7,035.90 = 2,055.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,689.31x = 7,035.90 × 2,055.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,689.31x = 14,461,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,461,940.66/4,689.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.02

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