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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,703.52, 7,055.28 and 1,929.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,703.52, 7,055.28 and 1,929.72 is: 2,894.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,703.52 : 7,055.28 = 1,929.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,703.52/7,055.28 = 1,929.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,703.52x = 7,055.28 × 1,929.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,703.52x = 13,614,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,614,714.92/4,703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,894.58

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