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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.08, 7,269.60 and 2,383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.08, 7,269.60 and 2,383.36 is: 3,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.08 : 7,269.60 = 2,383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.08/7,269.60 = 2,383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.08x = 7,269.60 × 2,383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.08x = 17,326,073.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326,073.86/4,848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.80

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