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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.67, 7,032.84 and 2,612.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.67, 7,032.84 and 2,612.62 is: 3,916.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.67 : 7,032.84 = 2,612.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.67/7,032.84 = 2,612.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.67x = 7,032.84 × 2,612.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.67x = 18,374,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,374,138.44/4,691.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.33

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