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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.73, 3,707.46 and 1,010.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.73, 3,707.46 and 1,010.90 is: 1,516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.73 : 3,707.46 = 1,010.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.73/3,707.46 = 1,010.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.73x = 3,707.46 × 1,010.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.73x = 3,747,875.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,875.53/2,470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.91

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