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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.03, 7,002.45 and 2,476.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.03, 7,002.45 and 2,476.71 is: 3,715.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.03 : 7,002.45 = 2,476.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.03/7,002.45 = 2,476.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.03x = 7,002.45 × 2,476.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.03x = 17,343,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343,037.94/4,668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.28

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