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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.22, 7,445.98 and 2,371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.22, 7,445.98 and 2,371.98 is: 3,555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.22 : 7,445.98 = 2,371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.22/7,445.98 = 2,371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.22x = 7,445.98 × 2,371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.22x = 17,661,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,661,733.19/4,967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.65

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