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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.67, 7,448.55 and 2,744.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.67, 7,448.55 and 2,744.14 is: 4,113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.67 : 7,448.55 = 2,744.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.67/7,448.55 = 2,744.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.67x = 7,448.55 × 2,744.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.67x = 20,439,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,439,864.00/4,968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.75

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