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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.76, 6,957.24 and 3,348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.76, 6,957.24 and 3,348.88 is: 5,012.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.76 : 6,957.24 = 3,348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.76/6,957.24 = 3,348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.76x = 6,957.24 × 3,348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.76x = 23,298,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298,961.89/4,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.94

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