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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.93, 7,262.36 and 2,664.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.93, 7,262.36 and 2,664.19 is: 3,986.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.93 : 7,262.36 = 2,664.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.93/7,262.36 = 2,664.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.93x = 7,262.36 × 2,664.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.93x = 19,348,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,348,312.64/4,853.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.12

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