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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.42, 7,011.39 and 1,553.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.42, 7,011.39 and 1,553.93 is: 2,331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.42 : 7,011.39 = 1,553.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.42/7,011.39 = 1,553.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.42x = 7,011.39 × 1,553.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.42x = 10,895,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,895,166.44/4,673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.31

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