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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.92, 7,450.56 and 1,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.92, 7,450.56 and 1,504.08 is: 2,256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.92 : 7,450.56 = 1,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.92/7,450.56 = 1,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.92x = 7,450.56 × 1,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.92x = 11,206,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,206,238.28/4,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.17

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