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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.03, 7,444.61 and 2,151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.03, 7,444.61 and 2,151.22 is: 3,226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.03 : 7,444.61 = 2,151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.03/7,444.61 = 2,151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.03x = 7,444.61 × 2,151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.03x = 16,014,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014,993.92/4,963.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.86

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