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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.94, 7,465.14 and 1,466.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.94, 7,465.14 and 1,466.82 is: 2,200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.94 : 7,465.14 = 1,466.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.94/7,465.14 = 1,466.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.94x = 7,465.14 × 1,466.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.94x = 10,950,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,950,016.65/4,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.15

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