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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.88, 6,995.27 and 2,473.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.88, 6,995.27 and 2,473.11 is: 3,708.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.88 : 6,995.27 = 2,473.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.88/6,995.27 = 2,473.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.88x = 6,995.27 × 2,473.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.88x = 17,300,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,300,078.37/4,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.58

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