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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.63, 7,005.78 and 2,204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.63, 7,005.78 and 2,204.03 is: 3,303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.63 : 7,005.78 = 2,204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.63/7,005.78 = 2,204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.63x = 7,005.78 × 2,204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.63x = 15,440,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440,914.26/4,673.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.84

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