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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.74, 7,352.97 and 2,129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.74, 7,352.97 and 2,129.31 is: 3,192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.74 : 7,352.97 = 2,129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.74/7,352.97 = 2,129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.74x = 7,352.97 × 2,129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.74x = 15,656,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,656,752.55/4,904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.17

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