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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.55, 7,235.84 and 2,360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.55, 7,235.84 and 2,360.58 is: 3,537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.55 : 7,235.84 = 2,360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.55/7,235.84 = 2,360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.55x = 7,235.84 × 2,360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.55x = 17,080,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,080,812.22/4,828.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.46

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