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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.18, 7,011.94 and 1,553.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.18, 7,011.94 and 1,553.16 is: 2,329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.18 : 7,011.94 = 1,553.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.18/7,011.94 = 1,553.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.18x = 7,011.94 × 1,553.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.18x = 10,890,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,890,664.73/4,674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.96

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