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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,681.41, 7,023.11 and 1,759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,681.41, 7,023.11 and 1,759.74 is: 2,639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,681.41 : 7,023.11 = 1,759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,681.41/7,023.11 = 1,759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,681.41x = 7,023.11 × 1,759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,681.41x = 12,358,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,358,847.59/4,681.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.98

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