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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.76, 7,465.32 and 2,202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.76, 7,465.32 and 2,202.05 is: 3,303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.76 : 7,465.32 = 2,202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.76/7,465.32 = 2,202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.76x = 7,465.32 × 2,202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.76x = 16,438,970.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,438,970.58/4,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.81

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