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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.12, 7,013.76 and 1,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.12, 7,013.76 and 1,901.30 is: 2,853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.12 : 7,013.76 = 1,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.12/7,013.76 = 1,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.12x = 7,013.76 × 1,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.12x = 13,335,261.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,335,261.89/4,673.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.61

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