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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,913.92, 7,368.96 and 2,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,913.92, 7,368.96 and 2,176 is: 3,263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,913.92 : 7,368.96 = 2,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,913.92/7,368.96 = 2,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,913.92x = 7,368.96 × 2,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,913.92x = 16,034,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,034,856.96/4,913.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.15

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