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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.76, 7,257.96 and 3,375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.76, 7,257.96 and 3,375.96 is: 5,066.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.76 : 7,257.96 = 3,375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.76/7,257.96 = 3,375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.76x = 7,257.96 × 3,375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.76x = 24,502,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,502,582.64/4,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.96

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