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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.92, 7,095.72 and 1,610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.92, 7,095.72 and 1,610.28 is: 2,415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.92 : 7,095.72 = 1,610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.92/7,095.72 = 1,610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.92x = 7,095.72 × 1,610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.92x = 11,426,096.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,426,096.00/4,729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.71

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