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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.71, 7,127.44 and 2,410.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.71, 7,127.44 and 2,410.36 is: 3,617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.71 : 7,127.44 = 2,410.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.71/7,127.44 = 2,410.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.71x = 7,127.44 × 2,410.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.71x = 17,179,696.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,179,696.28/4,748.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.76

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