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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,684.64, 7,033.44 and 2,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,684.64, 7,033.44 and 2,377.76 is: 3,569.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,684.64 : 7,033.44 = 2,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,684.64/7,033.44 = 2,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,684.64x = 7,033.44 × 2,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,684.64x = 16,723,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,723,832.29/4,684.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.93

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