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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.53, 7,050.24 and 3,890.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.53, 7,050.24 and 3,890.43 is: 5,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.53 : 7,050.24 = 3,890.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.53/7,050.24 = 3,890.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.53x = 7,050.24 × 3,890.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.53x = 27,428,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428,465.20/4,708.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,825.27

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