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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,712.76, 7,063.32 and 2,110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,712.76, 7,063.32 and 2,110.32 is: 3,162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,712.76 : 7,063.32 = 2,110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,712.76/7,063.32 = 2,110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,712.76x = 7,063.32 × 2,110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,712.76x = 14,905,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,905,865.46/4,712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.87

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