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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.76, 7,009.80 and 1,553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.76, 7,009.80 and 1,553.80 is: 2,330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.76 : 7,009.80 = 1,553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.76/7,009.80 = 1,553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.76x = 7,009.80 × 1,553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.76x = 10,891,827.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,891,827.24/4,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.42

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