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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.08, 7,466.28 and 4,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.08, 7,466.28 and 4,429.60 is: 6,646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.08 : 7,466.28 = 4,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.08/7,466.28 = 4,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.08x = 7,466.28 × 4,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.08x = 33,072,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,072,633.89/4,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.32

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