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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.95, 7,392.08 and 2,332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.95, 7,392.08 and 2,332.89 is: 3,497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.95 : 7,392.08 = 2,332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.95/7,392.08 = 2,332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.95x = 7,392.08 × 2,332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.95x = 17,244,897.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,897.85/4,929.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.99

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