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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.77, 7,445.27 and 1,675.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.77, 7,445.27 and 1,675.77 is: 2,514.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.77 : 7,445.27 = 1,675.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.77/7,445.27 = 1,675.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.77x = 7,445.27 × 1,675.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.77x = 12,476,536.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,476,536.38/4,962.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.03

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