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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.97, 7,391.74 and 2,461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.97, 7,391.74 and 2,461.69 is: 3,693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.97 : 7,391.74 = 2,461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.97/7,391.74 = 2,461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.97x = 7,391.74 × 2,461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.97x = 18,196,160.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,196,160.13/4,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.17

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