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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.53, 7,096.68 and 1,444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.53, 7,096.68 and 1,444.95 is: 2,167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.53 : 7,096.68 = 1,444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.53/7,096.68 = 1,444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.53x = 7,096.68 × 1,444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.53x = 10,254,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,254,347.77/4,731.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.24

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