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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.04, 7,010.82 and 1,553.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.04, 7,010.82 and 1,553.55 is: 2,330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.04 : 7,010.82 = 1,553.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.04/7,010.82 = 1,553.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.04x = 7,010.82 × 1,553.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.04x = 10,891,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,891,659.41/4,673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.74

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