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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,715.58, 7,075.44 and 2,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,715.58, 7,075.44 and 2,250.42 is: 3,376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,715.58 : 7,075.44 = 2,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,715.58/7,075.44 = 2,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,715.58x = 7,075.44 × 2,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,715.58x = 15,922,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,922,711.68/4,715.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.62

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