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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.32, 7,004.70 and 3,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.32, 7,004.70 and 3,934.32 is: 5,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.32 : 7,004.70 = 3,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.32/7,004.70 = 3,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.32x = 7,004.70 × 3,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.32x = 27,558,731.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,558,731.30/4,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.68

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