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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,872.05, 7,306.66 and 1,751.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,872.05, 7,306.66 and 1,751.53 is: 2,626.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,872.05 : 7,306.66 = 1,751.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,872.05/7,306.66 = 1,751.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,872.05x = 7,306.66 × 1,751.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,872.05x = 12,797,834.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797,834.19/4,872.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.79

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