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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,718.92, 7,074.24 and 1,795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,718.92, 7,074.24 and 1,795.28 is: 2,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,718.92 : 7,074.24 = 1,795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,718.92/7,074.24 = 1,795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,718.92x = 7,074.24 × 1,795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,718.92x = 12,700,241.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,700,241.59/4,718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.34

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