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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.25, 6,711.98 and 1,553.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.25, 6,711.98 and 1,553.67 is: 2,330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.25 : 6,711.98 = 1,553.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.25/6,711.98 = 1,553.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.25x = 6,711.98 × 1,553.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.25x = 10,428,194.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,428,194.20/4,475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.19

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