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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.04, 7,152.38 and 1,305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.04, 7,152.38 and 1,305.32 is: 1,958.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.04 : 7,152.38 = 1,305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.04/7,152.38 = 1,305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.04x = 7,152.38 × 1,305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.04x = 9,336,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,336,144.66/4,768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.07

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