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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,677.58, 7,016.66 and 1,902.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,677.58, 7,016.66 and 1,902.73 is: 2,854.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,677.58 : 7,016.66 = 1,902.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,677.58/7,016.66 = 1,902.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,677.58x = 7,016.66 × 1,902.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,677.58x = 13,350,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,350,802.72/4,677.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.21

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