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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.92, 7,310.94 and 2,676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.92, 7,310.94 and 2,676.63 is: 4,017.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.92 : 7,310.94 = 2,676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.92/7,310.94 = 2,676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.92x = 7,310.94 × 2,676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.92x = 19,568,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,568,681.33/4,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.45

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