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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.65, 7,361.21 and 2,276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.65, 7,361.21 and 2,276.04 is: 3,414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.65 : 7,361.21 = 2,276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.65/7,361.21 = 2,276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.65x = 7,361.21 × 2,276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.65x = 16,754,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,754,408.41/4,906.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.63

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