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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.53, 6,941.35 and 1,507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.53, 6,941.35 and 1,507.55 is: 2,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.53 : 6,941.35 = 1,507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.53/6,941.35 = 1,507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.53x = 6,941.35 × 1,507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.53x = 10,464,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,464,432.19/4,627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.34

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