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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.03, 7,350.84 and 1,569.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.03, 7,350.84 and 1,569.65 is: 2,354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.03 : 7,350.84 = 1,569.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.03/7,350.84 = 1,569.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.03x = 7,350.84 × 1,569.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.03x = 11,538,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,538,246.01/4,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.25

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