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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.32, 7,357.14 and 2,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.32, 7,357.14 and 2,305.92 is: 3,459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.32 : 7,357.14 = 2,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.32/7,357.14 = 2,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.32x = 7,357.14 × 2,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.32x = 16,964,976.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,964,976.27/4,903.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.90

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