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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.96, 7,003.13 and 3,284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.96, 7,003.13 and 3,284.81 is: 4,921.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.96 : 7,003.13 = 3,284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.96/7,003.13 = 3,284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.96x = 7,003.13 × 3,284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.96x = 23,003,951.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,003,951.46/4,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.73

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