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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.78, 7,310.48 and 1,754.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.78, 7,310.48 and 1,754.22 is: 2,630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.78 : 7,310.48 = 1,754.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.78/7,310.48 = 1,754.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.78x = 7,310.48 × 1,754.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.78x = 12,824,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824,181.45/4,875.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.18

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