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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.64, 7,134.36 and 2,384.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.64, 7,134.36 and 2,384.97 is: 3,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.64 : 7,134.36 = 2,384.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.64/7,134.36 = 2,384.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.64x = 7,134.36 × 2,384.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.64x = 17,015,198.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015,198.90/4,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.90

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