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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.65, 7,183.89 and 3,810.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.65, 7,183.89 and 3,810.14 is: 5,707.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.65 : 7,183.89 = 3,810.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.65/7,183.89 = 3,810.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.65x = 7,183.89 × 3,810.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.65x = 27,371,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,371,590.73/4,795.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.59

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