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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,866.55, 7,300.85 and 2,093.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,866.55, 7,300.85 and 2,093.92 is: 3,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,866.55 : 7,300.85 = 2,093.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,866.55/7,300.85 = 2,093.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,866.55x = 7,300.85 × 2,093.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,866.55x = 15,287,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287,395.83/4,866.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.32

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