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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.22, 7,008.09 and 1,897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.22, 7,008.09 and 1,897.14 is: 2,846.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.22 : 7,008.09 = 1,897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.22/7,008.09 = 1,897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.22x = 7,008.09 × 1,897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.22x = 13,295,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,295,327.86/4,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.83

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