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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.80, 7,007.46 and 1,749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.80, 7,007.46 and 1,749.40 is: 2,624.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.80 : 7,007.46 = 1,749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.80/7,007.46 = 1,749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.80x = 7,007.46 × 1,749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.80x = 12,258,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,258,850.52/4,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.57

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