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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.55, 7,033.01 and 2,227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.55, 7,033.01 and 2,227.53 is: 3,339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.55 : 7,033.01 = 2,227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.55/7,033.01 = 2,227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.55x = 7,033.01 × 2,227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.55x = 15,666,229.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,666,229.63/4,691.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.24

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