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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.97, 7,060.66 and 1,784.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.97, 7,060.66 and 1,784.25 is: 2,677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.97 : 7,060.66 = 1,784.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.97/7,060.66 = 1,784.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.97x = 7,060.66 × 1,784.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.97x = 12,597,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597,978.14/4,705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.02

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