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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.62, 7,097.73 and 1,610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.62, 7,097.73 and 1,610.75 is: 2,416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.62 : 7,097.73 = 1,610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.62/7,097.73 = 1,610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.62x = 7,097.73 × 1,610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.62x = 11,432,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,432,680.30/4,731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.23

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