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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,841.79, 7,269.98 and 2,764.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,841.79, 7,269.98 and 2,764.14 is: 4,150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,841.79 : 7,269.98 = 2,764.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,841.79/7,269.98 = 2,764.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,841.79x = 7,269.98 × 2,764.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,841.79x = 20,095,228.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,095,228.70/4,841.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.37

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