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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.05, 7,465.19 and 2,203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.05, 7,465.19 and 2,203.64 is: 3,306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.05 : 7,465.19 = 2,203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.05/7,465.19 = 2,203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.05x = 7,465.19 × 2,203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.05x = 16,450,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,450,591.29/4,975.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.62

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