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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.66, 7,396.78 and 2,464.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.66, 7,396.78 and 2,464.65 is: 3,698.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.66 : 7,396.78 = 2,464.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.66/7,396.78 = 2,464.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.66x = 7,396.78 × 2,464.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.66x = 18,230,473.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,230,473.83/4,929.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.12

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