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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,927.24, 7,390.97 and 1,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,927.24, 7,390.97 and 1,640.60 is: 2,460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,927.24 : 7,390.97 = 1,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,927.24/7,390.97 = 1,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,927.24x = 7,390.97 × 1,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,927.24x = 12,125,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,125,625.38/4,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.94

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