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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.44, 6,850.90 and 2,695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.44, 6,850.90 and 2,695.76 is: 3,720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.44 : 6,850.90 = 2,695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.44/6,850.90 = 2,695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.44x = 6,850.90 × 2,695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.44x = 18,468,363.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,468,363.90/4,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.13

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