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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.58, 7,034.24 and 2,584.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.58, 7,034.24 and 2,584.19 is: 3,874.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.58 : 7,034.24 = 2,584.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.58/7,034.24 = 2,584.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.58x = 7,034.24 × 2,584.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.58x = 18,177,812.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177,812.67/4,691.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.56

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