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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.27, 7,503.76 and 2,404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.27, 7,503.76 and 2,404.03 is: 3,608.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.27 : 7,503.76 = 2,404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.27/7,503.76 = 2,404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.27x = 7,503.76 × 2,404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.27x = 18,039,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,039,264.15/4,999.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.38

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