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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.93, 7,444.97 and 3,733.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.93, 7,444.97 and 3,733.90 is: 5,595.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.93 : 7,444.97 = 3,733.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.93/7,444.97 = 3,733.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.93x = 7,444.97 × 3,733.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.93x = 27,798,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,798,736.20/4,967.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.63

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