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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.97, 7,094.93 and 1,443.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.97, 7,094.93 and 1,443.08 is: 2,164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.97 : 7,094.93 = 1,443.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.97/7,094.93 = 1,443.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.97x = 7,094.93 × 1,443.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.97x = 10,238,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,238,508.89/4,729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.61

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