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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,898.91, 7,341.95 and 2,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,898.91, 7,341.95 and 2,266.08 is: 3,396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,898.91 : 7,341.95 = 2,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,898.91/7,341.95 = 2,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,898.91x = 7,341.95 × 2,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,898.91x = 16,637,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,637,446.06/4,898.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.15

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