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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.89, 7,011.92 and 2,700.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.89, 7,011.92 and 2,700.95 is: 4,052.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.89 : 7,011.92 = 2,700.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.89/7,011.92 = 2,700.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.89x = 7,011.92 × 2,700.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.89x = 18,938,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,938,801.82/4,672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.91

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