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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.04, 7,130.88 and 2,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.04, 7,130.88 and 2,444.16 is: 3,668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.04 : 7,130.88 = 2,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.04/7,130.88 = 2,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.04x = 7,130.88 × 2,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.04x = 17,429,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,429,011.66/4,751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.46

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