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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.78, 7,011.44 and 1,554.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.78, 7,011.44 and 1,554.83 is: 2,331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.78 : 7,011.44 = 1,554.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.78/7,011.44 = 1,554.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.78x = 7,011.44 × 1,554.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.78x = 10,901,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,901,554.42/4,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.99

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