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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.22, 7,434.20 and 4,028.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.22, 7,434.20 and 4,028.48 is: 6,043.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.22 : 7,434.20 = 4,028.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.22/7,434.20 = 4,028.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.22x = 7,434.20 × 4,028.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.22x = 29,948,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,948,468.70/4,955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.82

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