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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.30, 7,003.95 and 4,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.30, 7,003.95 and 4,266.10 is: 6,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.30 : 7,003.95 = 4,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.30/7,003.95 = 4,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.30x = 7,003.95 × 4,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.30x = 29,879,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,879,551.10/4,669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.15

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