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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.73, 6,969.78 and 3,822.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.73, 6,969.78 and 3,822.03 is: 5,758.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.73 : 6,969.78 = 3,822.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.73/6,969.78 = 3,822.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.73x = 6,969.78 × 3,822.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.73x = 26,638,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638,708.25/4,625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,758.81

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