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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.72, 6,949.72 and 1,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.72, 6,949.72 and 1,711.08 is: 2,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.72 : 6,949.72 = 1,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.72/6,949.72 = 1,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.72x = 6,949.72 × 1,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.72x = 11,891,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,891,526.90/4,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.97

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