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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.95, 7,003.29 and 1,895.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.95, 7,003.29 and 1,895.56 is: 2,843.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.95 : 7,003.29 = 1,895.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.95/7,003.29 = 1,895.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.95x = 7,003.29 × 1,895.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.95x = 13,275,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,275,156.39/4,668.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.29

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