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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.66, 7,359.71 and 4,029.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.66, 7,359.71 and 4,029.65 is: 6,045.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.66 : 7,359.71 = 4,029.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.66/7,359.71 = 4,029.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.66x = 7,359.71 × 4,029.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.66x = 29,656,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,656,998.45/4,905.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.47

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