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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.53, 7,443.56 and 1,675.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.53, 7,443.56 and 1,675.76 is: 2,513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.53 : 7,443.56 = 1,675.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.53/7,443.56 = 1,675.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.53x = 7,443.56 × 1,675.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.53x = 12,473,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,473,587.08/4,962.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.55

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