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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,703.90, 7,055.98 and 2,622.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,703.90, 7,055.98 and 2,622.74 is: 3,934.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,703.90 : 7,055.98 = 2,622.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,703.90/7,055.98 = 2,622.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,703.90x = 7,055.98 × 2,622.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,703.90x = 18,505,959.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,505,959.15/4,703.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.18

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