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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,694.52, 7,041.42 and 2,225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,694.52, 7,041.42 and 2,225.64 is: 3,338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,694.52 : 7,041.42 = 2,225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,694.52/7,041.42 = 2,225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,694.52x = 7,041.42 × 2,225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,694.52x = 15,671,666.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,671,666.01/4,694.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.29

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