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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.44, 7,099.72 and 3,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.44, 7,099.72 and 3,347.24 is: 5,012.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.44 : 7,099.72 = 3,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.44/7,099.72 = 3,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.44x = 7,099.72 × 3,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.44x = 23,764,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,764,466.77/4,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.08

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