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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,874.36, 7,310.72 and 1,753.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,874.36, 7,310.72 and 1,753.74 is: 2,630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,874.36 : 7,310.72 = 1,753.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,874.36/7,310.72 = 1,753.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,874.36x = 7,310.72 × 1,753.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,874.36x = 12,821,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,821,106.48/4,874.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.32

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