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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.76, 7,014.78 and 3,132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.76, 7,014.78 and 3,132.84 is: 4,705.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.76 : 7,014.78 = 3,132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.76/7,014.78 = 3,132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.76x = 7,014.78 × 3,132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.76x = 21,976,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,976,183.38/4,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.06

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