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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.84, 7,003.78 and 2,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.84, 7,003.78 and 2,071.12 is: 3,106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.84 : 7,003.78 = 2,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.84/7,003.78 = 2,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.84x = 7,003.78 × 2,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.84x = 14,505,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,505,668.83/4,669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.25

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