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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.96, 7,233.52 and 1,359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.96, 7,233.52 and 1,359.22 is: 2,038.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.96 : 7,233.52 = 1,359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.96/7,233.52 = 1,359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.96x = 7,233.52 × 1,359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.96x = 9,831,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,831,945.05/4,821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.99

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