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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.70, 7,005.38 and 1,549.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.70, 7,005.38 and 1,549.89 is: 2,325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.70 : 7,005.38 = 1,549.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.70/7,005.38 = 1,549.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.70x = 7,005.38 × 1,549.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.70x = 10,857,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,857,560.66/4,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.11

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