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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,969.22, 7,452.61 and 1,506.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,969.22, 7,452.61 and 1,506.47 is: 2,259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,969.22 : 7,452.61 = 1,506.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,969.22/7,452.61 = 1,506.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,969.22x = 7,452.61 × 1,506.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,969.22x = 11,227,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,227,092.36/4,969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.33

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