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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.04, 7,485.87 and 2,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.04, 7,485.87 and 2,363.24 is: 3,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.04 : 7,485.87 = 2,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.04/7,485.87 = 2,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.04x = 7,485.87 × 2,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.04x = 17,690,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,690,907.42/4,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.70

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