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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.03, 7,248.37 and 1,710.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.03, 7,248.37 and 1,710.91 is: 2,567.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.03 : 7,248.37 = 1,710.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.03/7,248.37 = 1,710.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.03x = 7,248.37 × 1,710.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.03x = 12,401,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,401,308.72/4,831.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.01

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