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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,774.98, 7,160.58 and 1,654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,774.98, 7,160.58 and 1,654.32 is: 2,480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,774.98 : 7,160.58 = 1,654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,774.98/7,160.58 = 1,654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,774.98x = 7,160.58 × 1,654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,774.98x = 11,845,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,845,890.71/4,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.83

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