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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,473.93, 6,710.34 and 2,391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,473.93, 6,710.34 and 2,391.73 is: 3,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,473.93 : 6,710.34 = 2,391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,473.93/6,710.34 = 2,391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,473.93x = 6,710.34 × 2,391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,473.93x = 16,049,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,049,313.68/4,473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.29

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