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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.67, 7,010.03 and 2,480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.67, 7,010.03 and 2,480.07 is: 3,719.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.67 : 7,010.03 = 2,480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.67/7,010.03 = 2,480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.67x = 7,010.03 × 2,480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.67x = 17,385,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,385,352.70/4,673.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.85

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