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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.44, 7,069.70 and 1,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.44, 7,069.70 and 1,753.08 is: 2,628.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.44 : 7,069.70 = 1,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.44/7,069.70 = 1,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.44x = 7,069.70 × 1,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.44x = 12,393,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,393,749.68/4,714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.89

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