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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.76, 7,005.78 and 3,697.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.76, 7,005.78 and 3,697.08 is: 5,552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.76 : 7,005.78 = 3,697.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.76/7,005.78 = 3,697.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.76x = 7,005.78 × 3,697.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.76x = 25,900,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,900,929.12/4,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.47

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