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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.54, 7,369.47 and 2,959.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.54, 7,369.47 and 2,959.02 is: 4,445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.54 : 7,369.47 = 2,959.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.54/7,369.47 = 2,959.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.54x = 7,369.47 × 2,959.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.54x = 21,806,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,806,409.12/4,905.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.26

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