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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.79, 7,191.06 and 1,674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.79, 7,191.06 and 1,674.98 is: 2,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.79 : 7,191.06 = 1,674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.79/7,191.06 = 1,674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.79x = 7,191.06 × 1,674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.79x = 12,044,881.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,044,881.68/4,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.55

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