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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.68, 7,148.94 and 2,168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.68, 7,148.94 and 2,168.84 is: 3,254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.68 : 7,148.94 = 2,168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.68/7,148.94 = 2,168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.68x = 7,148.94 × 2,168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.68x = 15,504,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,504,907.03/4,764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.13

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