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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,819.80, 7,229.70 and 4,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,819.80, 7,229.70 and 4,474.20 is: 6,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,819.80 : 7,229.70 = 4,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,819.80/7,229.70 = 4,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,819.80x = 7,229.70 × 4,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,819.80x = 32,347,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,347,123.74/4,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.30

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