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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.88, 7,189.70 and 1,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.88, 7,189.70 and 1,675.44 is: 2,511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.88 : 7,189.70 = 1,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.88/7,189.70 = 1,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.88x = 7,189.70 × 1,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.88x = 12,045,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,045,902.59/4,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.72

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