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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.93, 7,364.70 and 2,570.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.93, 7,364.70 and 2,570.10 is: 3,855.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.93 : 7,364.70 = 2,570.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.93/7,364.70 = 2,570.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.93x = 7,364.70 × 2,570.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.93x = 18,928,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,928,015.47/4,908.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.83

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