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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.59, 7,303.96 and 2,270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.59, 7,303.96 and 2,270.11 is: 3,405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.59 : 7,303.96 = 2,270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.59/7,303.96 = 2,270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.59x = 7,303.96 × 2,270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.59x = 16,580,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,580,797.29/4,868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.67

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