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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,690.66, 7,033.92 and 2,498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,690.66, 7,033.92 and 2,498.92 is: 3,747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,690.66 : 7,033.92 = 2,498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,690.66/7,033.92 = 2,498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,690.66x = 7,033.92 × 2,498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,690.66x = 17,577,203.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,577,203.37/4,690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.28

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