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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.42, 7,010.76 and 1,750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.42, 7,010.76 and 1,750.96 is: 2,627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.42 : 7,010.76 = 1,750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.42/7,010.76 = 1,750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.42x = 7,010.76 × 1,750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.42x = 12,275,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,275,560.33/4,672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.24

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