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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.84, 7,466.07 and 1,688.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.84, 7,466.07 and 1,688.84 is: 2,533.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.84 : 7,466.07 = 1,688.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.84/7,466.07 = 1,688.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.84x = 7,466.07 × 1,688.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.84x = 12,608,960.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,608,960.33/4,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.53

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