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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.56, 7,063.08 and 2,243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.56, 7,063.08 and 2,243.88 is: 3,363.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.56 : 7,063.08 = 2,243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.56/7,063.08 = 2,243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.56x = 7,063.08 × 2,243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.56x = 15,848,703.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,848,703.95/4,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.79

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