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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.48, 7,065.96 and 1,789.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.48, 7,065.96 and 1,789.02 is: 2,683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.48 : 7,065.96 = 1,789.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.48/7,065.96 = 1,789.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.48x = 7,065.96 × 1,789.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.48x = 12,641,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641,143.76/4,710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.62

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