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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.76, 7,060.44 and 2,404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.76, 7,060.44 and 2,404.88 is: 3,603.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.76 : 7,060.44 = 2,404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.76/7,060.44 = 2,404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.76x = 7,060.44 × 2,404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.76x = 16,979,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979,510.95/4,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.65

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