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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.29, 7,250.34 and 2,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.29, 7,250.34 and 2,366.64 is: 3,549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.29 : 7,250.34 = 2,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.29/7,250.34 = 2,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.29x = 7,250.34 × 2,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.29x = 17,158,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,158,944.66/4,834.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.42

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