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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.92, 7,351.60 and 1,826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.92, 7,351.60 and 1,826.08 is: 2,738.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.92 : 7,351.60 = 1,826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.92/7,351.60 = 1,826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.92x = 7,351.60 × 1,826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.92x = 13,424,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,424,609.73/4,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.64

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