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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.70, 7,163.55 and 2,583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.70, 7,163.55 and 2,583.30 is: 3,874.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.70 : 7,163.55 = 2,583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.70/7,163.55 = 2,583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.70x = 7,163.55 × 2,583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.70x = 18,505,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,505,598.72/4,775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.95

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