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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.73, 7,194.30 and 2,457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.73, 7,194.30 and 2,457.06 is: 3,685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.73 : 7,194.30 = 2,457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.73/7,194.30 = 2,457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.73x = 7,194.30 × 2,457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.73x = 17,676,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,676,826.76/4,795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.96

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