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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,837.44, 7,253.46 and 2,366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,837.44, 7,253.46 and 2,366.94 is: 3,549.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,837.44 : 7,253.46 = 2,366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,837.44/7,253.46 = 2,366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,837.44x = 7,253.46 × 2,366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,837.44x = 17,168,504.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168,504.61/4,837.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.09

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