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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.73, 7,475.63 and 4,447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.73, 7,475.63 and 4,447.98 is: 6,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.73 : 7,475.63 = 4,447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.73/7,475.63 = 4,447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.73x = 7,475.63 × 4,447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.73x = 33,251,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,251,430.49/4,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.30

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