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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.97, 7,238.95 and 1,904.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.97, 7,238.95 and 1,904.19 is: 2,856.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.97 : 7,238.95 = 1,904.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.97/7,238.95 = 1,904.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.97x = 7,238.95 × 1,904.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.97x = 13,784,336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,784,336.20/4,825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.28

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