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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.92, 7,473.60 and 4,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.92, 7,473.60 and 4,052.16 is: 6,086.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.92 : 7,473.60 = 4,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.92/7,473.60 = 4,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.92x = 7,473.60 × 4,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.92x = 30,284,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,284,222.98/4,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.16

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