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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.22, 7,217.44 and 1,523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.22, 7,217.44 and 1,523.14 is: 2,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.22 : 7,217.44 = 1,523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.22/7,217.44 = 1,523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.22x = 7,217.44 × 1,523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.22x = 10,993,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,993,149.71/4,811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.90

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