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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.44, 7,443.57 and 4,045.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.44, 7,443.57 and 4,045.66 is: 6,069.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.44 : 7,443.57 = 4,045.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.44/7,443.57 = 4,045.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.44x = 7,443.57 × 4,045.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.44x = 30,114,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114,153.41/4,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,069.64

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