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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.93, 7,329.49 and 2,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.93, 7,329.49 and 2,419.52 is: 3,631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.93 : 7,329.49 = 2,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.93/7,329.49 = 2,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.93x = 7,329.49 × 2,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.93x = 17,733,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,733,846.18/4,882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.80

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