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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.80, 7,383.90 and 3,957.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.80, 7,383.90 and 3,957.80 is: 5,928.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.80 : 7,383.90 = 3,957.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.80/7,383.90 = 3,957.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.80x = 7,383.90 × 3,957.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.80x = 29,223,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,223,999.42/4,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.03

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