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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.83, 7,113.83 and 2,895.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.83, 7,113.83 and 2,895.51 is: 4,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.83 : 7,113.83 = 2,895.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.83/7,113.83 = 2,895.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.83x = 7,113.83 × 2,895.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.83x = 20,598,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,598,151.43/4,744.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.18

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