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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.02, 7,003.89 and 2,070.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.02, 7,003.89 and 2,070.78 is: 3,108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.02 : 7,003.89 = 2,070.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.02/7,003.89 = 2,070.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.02x = 7,003.89 × 2,070.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.02x = 14,503,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,503,515.33/4,666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.33

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