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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.08, 7,003.68 and 2,720.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.08, 7,003.68 and 2,720.32 is: 4,079.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.08 : 7,003.68 = 2,720.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.08/7,003.68 = 2,720.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.08x = 7,003.68 × 2,720.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.08x = 19,052,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,052,250.78/4,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.64

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