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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,822.68, 7,233.84 and 2,355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,822.68, 7,233.84 and 2,355.12 is: 3,532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,822.68 : 7,233.84 = 2,355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,822.68/7,233.84 = 2,355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,822.68x = 7,233.84 × 2,355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,822.68x = 17,036,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036,561.26/4,822.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.59

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