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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.05, 7,217.97 and 2,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.05, 7,217.97 and 2,347.30 is: 3,521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.05 : 7,217.97 = 2,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.05/7,217.97 = 2,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.05x = 7,217.97 × 2,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.05x = 16,942,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,942,740.98/4,811.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.63

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