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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,683.63, 7,026.59 and 1,396.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,683.63, 7,026.59 and 1,396.71 is: 2,095.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,683.63 : 7,026.59 = 1,396.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,683.63/7,026.59 = 1,396.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,683.63x = 7,026.59 × 1,396.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,683.63x = 9,814,108.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814,108.52/4,683.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.41

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