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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.58, 7,275.46 and 1,928.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.58, 7,275.46 and 1,928.10 is: 2,891.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.58 : 7,275.46 = 1,928.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.58/7,275.46 = 1,928.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.58x = 7,275.46 × 1,928.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.58x = 14,027,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,027,814.43/4,850.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.99

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