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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.94, 7,394.82 and 1,467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.94, 7,394.82 and 1,467.28 is: 2,200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.94 : 7,394.82 = 1,467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.94/7,394.82 = 1,467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.94x = 7,394.82 × 1,467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.94x = 10,850,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,850,271.49/4,929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.89

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