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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.22, 7,305.32 and 3,140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.22, 7,305.32 and 3,140.06 is: 4,710.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.22 : 7,305.32 = 3,140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.22/7,305.32 = 3,140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.22x = 7,305.32 × 3,140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.22x = 22,939,114.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939,114.44/4,870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.08

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