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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.82, 7,010.93 and 2,175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.82, 7,010.93 and 2,175.19 is: 3,263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.82 : 7,010.93 = 2,175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.82/7,010.93 = 2,175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.82x = 7,010.93 × 2,175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.82x = 15,250,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250,110.26/4,672.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.58

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