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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.76, 7,005.42 and 2,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.76, 7,005.42 and 2,073.24 is: 3,109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.76 : 7,005.42 = 2,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.76/7,005.42 = 2,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.76x = 7,005.42 × 2,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.76x = 14,523,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,916.96/4,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.54

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