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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,677.95, 7,016.92 and 2,213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,677.95, 7,016.92 and 2,213.47 is: 3,320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,677.95 : 7,016.92 = 2,213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,677.95/7,016.92 = 2,213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,677.95x = 7,016.92 × 2,213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,677.95x = 15,531,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,531,741.91/4,677.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.21

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