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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.64, 7,253.14 and 1,371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.64, 7,253.14 and 1,371.88 is: 2,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.64 : 7,253.14 = 1,371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.64/7,253.14 = 1,371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.64x = 7,253.14 × 1,371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.64x = 9,950,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,950,437.70/4,834.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.15

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