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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,473.76, 6,714.19 and 2,366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,473.76, 6,714.19 and 2,366.89 is: 3,552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,473.76 : 6,714.19 = 2,366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,473.76/6,714.19 = 2,366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,473.76x = 6,714.19 × 2,366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,473.76x = 15,891,749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891,749.17/4,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.21

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