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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.76, 7,069.98 and 2,402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.76, 7,069.98 and 2,402.92 is: 3,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.76 : 7,069.98 = 2,402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.76/7,069.98 = 2,402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.76x = 7,069.98 × 2,402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.76x = 16,988,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,988,596.34/4,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.34

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