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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.85, 7,106.99 and 3,355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.85, 7,106.99 and 3,355.56 is: 5,029.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.85 : 7,106.99 = 3,355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.85/7,106.99 = 3,355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.85x = 7,106.99 × 3,355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.85x = 23,847,914.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,847,914.59/4,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.25

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