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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.43, 7,007.77 and 1,748.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.43, 7,007.77 and 1,748.96 is: 2,624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.43 : 7,007.77 = 1,748.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.43/7,007.77 = 1,748.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.43x = 7,007.77 × 1,748.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.43x = 12,256,309.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,256,309.42/4,670.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.24

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