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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.04, 6,995.22 and 2,470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.04, 6,995.22 and 2,470.12 is: 3,701.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.04 : 6,995.22 = 2,470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.04/6,995.22 = 2,470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.04x = 6,995.22 × 2,470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.04x = 17,279,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,279,032.83/4,668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.56

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