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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.31, 7,252.95 and 2,369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.31, 7,252.95 and 2,369.46 is: 3,554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.31 : 7,252.95 = 2,369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.31/7,252.95 = 2,369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.31x = 7,252.95 × 2,369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.31x = 17,185,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,185,574.91/4,835.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.18

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