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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.81, 7,349.64 and 2,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.81, 7,349.64 and 2,301.28 is: 3,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.81 : 7,349.64 = 2,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.81/7,349.64 = 2,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.81x = 7,349.64 × 2,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.81x = 16,913,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,913,579.54/4,903.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.07

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