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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.93, 7,268.54 and 2,380.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.93, 7,268.54 and 2,380.05 is: 3,567.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.93 : 7,268.54 = 2,380.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.93/7,268.54 = 2,380.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.93x = 7,268.54 × 2,380.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.93x = 17,299,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,299,476.73/4,848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.69

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