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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.71, 7,140.91 and 4,110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.71, 7,140.91 and 4,110.66 is: 6,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.71 : 7,140.91 = 4,110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.71/7,140.91 = 4,110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.71x = 7,140.91 × 4,110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.71x = 29,353,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,353,853.10/4,764.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.68

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