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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.80, 6,803.08 and 2,691.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.80, 6,803.08 and 2,691.67 is: 3,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.80 : 6,803.08 = 2,691.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.80/6,803.08 = 2,691.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.80x = 6,803.08 × 2,691.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.80x = 18,311,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,311,646.34/4,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.48

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