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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,703.99, 7,046.82 and 2,235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,703.99, 7,046.82 and 2,235.41 is: 3,348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,703.99 : 7,046.82 = 2,235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,703.99/7,046.82 = 2,235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,703.99x = 7,046.82 × 2,235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,703.99x = 15,752,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,752,531.90/4,703.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.76

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