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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,772.91, 7,155.05 and 1,694.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,772.91, 7,155.05 and 1,694.19 is: 2,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,772.91 : 7,155.05 = 1,694.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,772.91/7,155.05 = 1,694.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,772.91x = 7,155.05 × 1,694.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,772.91x = 12,122,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,005.69/4,772.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.75

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