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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.52, 7,122.71 and 3,363.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.52, 7,122.71 and 3,363.53 is: 5,046.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.52 : 7,122.71 = 3,363.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.52/7,122.71 = 3,363.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.52x = 7,122.71 × 3,363.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.52x = 23,957,448.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,957,448.27/4,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.31

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