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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.76, 7,063.94 and 1,747.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.76, 7,063.94 and 1,747.14 is: 2,619.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.76 : 7,063.94 = 1,747.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.76/7,063.94 = 1,747.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.76x = 7,063.94 × 1,747.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.76x = 12,341,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,341,670.01/4,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.89

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