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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,916.70, 7,375.05 and 2,324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,916.70, 7,375.05 and 2,324.70 is: 3,487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,916.70 : 7,375.05 = 2,324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,916.70/7,375.05 = 2,324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,916.70x = 7,375.05 × 2,324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,916.70x = 17,144,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,144,778.74/4,916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.05

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