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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.10, 7,001.19 and 2,362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.10, 7,001.19 and 2,362.74 is: 3,537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.10 : 7,001.19 = 2,362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.10/7,001.19 = 2,362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.10x = 7,001.19 × 2,362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.10x = 16,541,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541,991.66/4,676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.56

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