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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.97, 7,153.92 and 1,806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.97, 7,153.92 and 1,806.80 is: 2,710.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.97 : 7,153.92 = 1,806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.97/7,153.92 = 1,806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.97x = 7,153.92 × 1,806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.97x = 12,925,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,925,666.89/4,768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.37

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