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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.59, 7,229.13 and 4,045.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.59, 7,229.13 and 4,045.54 is: 6,058.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.59 : 7,229.13 = 4,045.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.59/7,229.13 = 4,045.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.59x = 7,229.13 × 4,045.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.59x = 29,245,698.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,245,698.43/4,827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.03

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