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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.03, 6,995.48 and 3,740.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.03, 6,995.48 and 3,740.56 is: 5,603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.03 : 6,995.48 = 3,740.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.03/6,995.48 = 3,740.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.03x = 6,995.48 × 3,740.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.03x = 26,166,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,166,976.48/4,670.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.17

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