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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.89, 7,007.09 and 1,749.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.89, 7,007.09 and 1,749.42 is: 2,624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.89 : 7,007.09 = 1,749.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.89/7,007.09 = 1,749.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.89x = 7,007.09 × 1,749.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.89x = 12,258,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,258,334.64/4,670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.41

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