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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.14, 7,361.94 and 2,309.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.14, 7,361.94 and 2,309.07 is: 3,464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.14 : 7,361.94 = 2,309.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.14/7,361.94 = 2,309.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.14x = 7,361.94 × 2,309.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.14x = 16,999,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999,234.80/4,906.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.89

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