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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.52, 7,065.92 and 2,629.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.52, 7,065.92 and 2,629.36 is: 3,944.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.52 : 7,065.92 = 2,629.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.52/7,065.92 = 2,629.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.52x = 7,065.92 × 2,629.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.52x = 18,578,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,578,847.41/4,710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.12

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