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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.96, 7,094.48 and 2,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.96, 7,094.48 and 2,268.52 is: 3,401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.96 : 7,094.48 = 2,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.96/7,094.48 = 2,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.96x = 7,094.48 × 2,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.96x = 16,093,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093,969.77/4,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.12

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