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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,895.59, 7,346.08 and 2,122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,895.59, 7,346.08 and 2,122.29 is: 3,184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,895.59 : 7,346.08 = 2,122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,895.59/7,346.08 = 2,122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,895.59x = 7,346.08 × 2,122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,895.59x = 15,590,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,590,512.12/4,895.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.60

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