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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.70, 7,253.55 and 3,668.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.70, 7,253.55 and 3,668.09 is: 5,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.70 : 7,253.55 = 3,668.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.70/7,253.55 = 3,668.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.70x = 7,253.55 × 3,668.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.70x = 26,606,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,606,637.95/4,835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.13

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