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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.64, 7,248.96 and 1,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.64, 7,248.96 and 1,370.08 is: 2,055.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.64 : 7,248.96 = 1,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.64/7,248.96 = 1,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.64x = 7,248.96 × 1,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.64x = 9,931,655.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,931,655.12/4,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.12

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