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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.02, 7,305.66 and 2,404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.02, 7,305.66 and 2,404.62 is: 3,609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.02 : 7,305.66 = 2,404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.02/7,305.66 = 2,404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.02x = 7,305.66 × 2,404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.02x = 17,567,336.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,567,336.15/4,867.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.46

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