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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.02, 3,707.46 and 2,013.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.02, 3,707.46 and 2,013.18 is: 3,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.02 : 3,707.46 = 2,013.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.02/3,707.46 = 2,013.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.02x = 3,707.46 × 2,013.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.02x = 7,463,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,463,784.32/2,470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.75

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