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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.74, 7,007.01 and 1,748.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.74, 7,007.01 and 1,748.98 is: 2,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.74 : 7,007.01 = 1,748.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.74/7,007.01 = 1,748.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.74x = 7,007.01 × 1,748.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.74x = 12,255,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,255,120.35/4,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.81

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