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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,723.62, 7,074.63 and 2,260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,723.62, 7,074.63 and 2,260.17 is: 3,385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,723.62 : 7,074.63 = 2,260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,723.62/7,074.63 = 2,260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,723.62x = 7,074.63 × 2,260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,723.62x = 15,989,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,989,866.49/4,723.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.09

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