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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,801.49, 6,625.79 and 2,705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,801.49, 6,625.79 and 2,705.48 is: 3,733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,801.49 : 6,625.79 = 2,705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,801.49/6,625.79 = 2,705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,801.49x = 6,625.79 × 2,705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,801.49x = 17,925,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,925,895.67/4,801.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.41

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